On the Inside (I) (2011)

A decent but troubled young man is sent to a psychiatric institution for the criminally insane and soon finds himself in a fight for his life battling ghosts inside his head and very real enemies all around him.

Director:

D.W. Brown

Writer:

D.W. Brown

Stars:

Nick Stahl, Dash Mihok, Olivia Wilde

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nick Stahl	...	Allen Meneric
Dash Mihok	...	Carl Tarses
Olivia Wilde	...	Mia Conlon
Pruitt Taylor Vince	...	Ben Marshal
Shohreh Aghdashloo	...	Dr. Lofton
Tariq Trotter	...	Tom Bogotus
Daniel Franzese	...	Paul Warren
Daniel London	...	Nathan Parks
Joanne Baron	...	Mrs. Standings
Haley Webb	...	Allen's Girlfriend
D.W. Brown	...	Bearded Man
Amy Attaway	...	Female Doctor
George Drennen	...	Mason
Lissa Brennan	...	Lisa
Rick Applegate	...	Policeman

Storyline

Allen Meneric is committed to a psychiatric institution for the criminally insane because of a brutal revenge murder. There he is forced to deal with the very ill and the dangerous until, as part of a socialization program, he is transferred to minimum security where he meets Mia, a beautiful bipolar female inmate. Ever haunted by his past, Allen seeks his redemption when sudden events demand that he protect Mia from the violence and chaos of the institution.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | love | rape | prison life | female prisoner | 

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Taglines:

The mind is a prison.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Desde el interior

Filming Locations:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mike Wittlin Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color Color (35 mm version)

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the very last scene of the movie, when Mia is leaving the Northwood State prison, a very clear sign on the wall (on the left side) is saying "SHOP AND PARK". It doesn't make any sense in a prison parking lot.

User Reviews

Excellent acting

Watch this one for the acting. We get to see some pretty mainstream actors playing crazy, and it is gripping to watch. Olivia Wilde gave a phenomenal performance. I enjoyed her in this more than anything else I have seen her in. Olivia really went to a vulnerable and broken place to play this role. The story was simple, but this movie wasn't really story driven. In contrast, the characters were deep, and the actor's performances carried this movie.

We don't really see the characters grow, or change, except for some subtle realizations at the end. What we do get is a slowly deepening glimpse into the minds of some some very confused people and the deeper we go, the more human they become to us. This movie is really trying to tell us that among the most damaged people in our society, while many are beyond redemption, others are just trying to find happiness, and to figure out what that is for them and if it is even possible given their flawed natures.