A young psychiatric intern unearths secrets about the mental health facility in which he works.
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| Joshua Leonard | ... |
Clark Stevens
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| Jordan Ladd | ... |
Sara
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| Natasha Lyonne | ... |
Alice
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| Lance Henriksen | ... |
Dr. Franks
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| Dendrie Taylor | ... |
Nurse Hendricks
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| Leslie Jordan | ... |
Dr. Morton
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| Patrika Darbo | ... |
Betty
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| Christian Leffler | ... |
Drake
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| Newell Alexander | ... |
Dr. Douglas
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| Dan Callahan | ... |
Dr. Hendricks
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| Mark Holton | ... |
Mr.Hansen
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Aaron Strongoni | ... |
Carl
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| Todd Stites | ... |
Trannie
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| Rosemary Alexander | ... |
Grace
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| Muffy Bolding | ... |
Polly Bond
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| Adam Lazarre-White | ... |
Wallace
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| Rudy Rosenfeld | ... |
Old Male Patient
(as Rudi Rosenfeld)
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George Grigore | ... |
Scat Man
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Maria Miroiu | ... |
Old Lady
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Ionut Stefan | ... |
Dale
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Valentin Stefan | ... |
Dennis
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Stefan Alexa | ... |
Deformed Patient
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Loredana Groza | ... |
The Peeker
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| Radu Andrei Micu | ... |
Royce
(as Radu Micu)
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Bogdan Albulescu | ... |
Darius
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Joseph Dowd | ... |
Twins (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| William Butler | ||
Written by
| William Butler | ... | (story and screenplay) |
| Aaron Strongoni | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Robert Bernacchi | ... | executive producer |
| Andrei Boncea | ... | line producer |
| William Butler | ... | producer |
| Stephanie Denton | ... | co-producer |
| Tom Fox | ... | producer |
| Simon Franks | ... | executive producer |
| Zygi Kamasa | ... | executive producer |
| Andre Lamal | ... | executive producer |
| Gary Lucchesi | ... | executive producer |
| Tom Rosenberg | ... | executive producer |
| Mona C. Vasiloiu | ... | producer |
| John Vulich | ... | associate producer |
| Henry Winterstern | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alberto Caruso | ... | score composer |
Cinematography by
| Viorel Sergovici | ... | director of photography (as Viorel Sergovici jr.) |
Editing by
| Stephen Semel | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Michael Hatzer | ... | color timer |
| David Heinz | ... | post-production assistant |
| Laurent Morel | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Christine Dougherty | ... | home video project manager (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Perry Bullington | ... | (director of casting) |
| Robert MacDonald | ... | (director of casting) |
| Andreea Tanasescu | ... | (director of casting) |
Production Design by
| William Butler | ||
| Radu Corciova | ||
Art Direction by
| Vraciu Eduard Daniel | ||
Costume Design by
| Ioana Albaiu | ... | (costumer) |
Makeup Department
| Maria Andreescu | ... | makeup artist (as Mariana Andreescu) |
| Ioana Angelescu | ... | makeup artist |
| Bryan Blair | ... | special makeup effects artist (as Brian Blair) |
| Jerry Constantine | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Anastasia Eremciuc | ... | makeup artist |
| Mike Measimer | ... | special makeup effects supervisor |
| Lancel Reyes | ... | special makeup effects artist |
Production Management
| Misu Predescu | ... | production manager |
| Todd Stites | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Theodor Halacu-Nicon | ... | first assistant director |
| Beju Marius | ... | assistant director |
| Virgil Nicolaescu | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Victoria Dragnea | ... | assistant art director (as Tora Dragomir) |
| Eugen Pisau | ... | property manager |
| Petricia Pisau | ... | property manager (as Pisau Petrica) |
| Andreea Popa | ... | assistant production designer |
| Monica Sorescu | ... | set dresser |
| Aurelian Stoica | ... | property manager |
Sound Department
| Jeremy Balko | ... | foley mixer |
| Andrei Chirosca | ... | sound mixer |
| Rickley W. Dumm | ... | sound effects editor |
| Alan Freedman | ... | adr mixer |
| Claude Letessier | ... | supervising sound designer |
| Aynee Osborn | ... | sound editor |
| Shelley Roden | ... | foley artist |
| Lauren Stephens | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Jonathan Wales | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| John Vulich | ... | special effects makeup artist |
Visual Effects by
| Helena Packer | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Mark Ritcheson | ... | visual effects producer: Whodoo VFX |
Stunts
| Gabi Burlacu | ... | stunt double |
| Geo Corvera | ... | stunt performer |
| Ciprian Dumitrascu | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Marius Florian | ... | stunt performer |
| Razvan Gheorghiu | ... | stunt double |
| Vlad Iacob | ... | stunt performer / stunt rigger |
| Mihai Iliescu | ... | stunt performer (as Aurel Mihai Iliescu) |
| Ovidiu Marculescu | ... | stunt performer |
| Mihaela Elena Oros | ... | stunt performer (as Mihaela Oros) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lulu de Hillerin | ... | cinematographer: second unit (as Lulu Hillerin) / still photographer (as Lulu Hillerin) |
| Lucian Diaconu | ... | gaffer |
| Alex Fotea | ... | assistant camera operator |
| Adrian Gache | ... | best boy electric |
| Ancuta Iordachescu | ... | focus puller |
| Florin Jumatate | ... | best boy |
| Gabriel Nita | ... | electrician |
| Mihai Alfredo Parvu | ... | key grip (as Parvu Mihai) / key grip |
| Tim Sabatino | ... | still photographer |
| Bogdan Stanciu | ... | steadicam operator |
| Ionut Voicu | ... | best boy electric |
Casting Department
| Joe Sperandeo | ... | casting assistant |
| Liliana Toma | ... | casting associate: extras |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alina Apostu | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Ioana Bernacchi | ... | production coordinator |
| Teo Bostanica | ... | catering coordinator |
| Irene Iovan Calangiu | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Iovan Irene) |
| Katalin Fonyó | ... | assistant to producer (as Katalin Schulteisz) |
| Alexandra Marinescu | ... | production assistant |
| Colleen Nybo | ... | production accountant |
| Reyna Rhone | ... | production accountant (as Reyna A. Rhone) |
| Ionut Stafie | ... | stand-in: Joshua Leonard |
| Alina Tanasie | ... | stand-in: Jordan Ladd |
Thanks
| Charles Band | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Stacey S. Clipp | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| David DeCoteau | ... | the director wishes to thank (as David Decoteau) |
| Nancy Fox | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Stuart Gordon | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Rocky Heinz | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Richard Henderson | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Kate Hodge | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Tobe Hooper | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Robert McMinn | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Connie Nakamura | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Roy Nakamura | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Greg Nicotero | ... | the director wishes to thank (as Gregory Nicotero) |
| Robert M. Szymanski | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Anthony Timpone | ... | the director wishes to thank (as Tony Timpone) |
| Bic Tran | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| John Vulich | ... | the director wishes to thank |
| Chad Zimmerman | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
- Lakeshore Entertainment
- Lionsgate (presents)
- Madhouse Productions
- Redbus Pictures (in association with)
- Lakeshore International
Distributors
- Lakeshore International (2004) (World-wide) (international sales)
- 01 Distribution (2004) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Lucky Gems (2004) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Luxor Entertainment (2004) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Pioneer Films (2005) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Art Port (2007) (Japan) (DVD)
- Falcom Media (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Filmax (2004) (Spain)
- Freaks On (2022) (France) (video) (SVOD)
- Lionsgate
- Paradiso Home Entertainment (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD) (rental)
- Paradiso Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD) (retail)
- Redbus Film Distribution (2004) (United Kingdom)
Special Effects
- Optic Nerve Studios (makeup effects)
- Whodoo EFX (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Mediapro Studios (production services)
- The Racket (sound services)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (additional photography)
- LaserPacific (electronic laboratory)
- Orbit Digital (Avid equipment)
- Mary Nelson-Fraser & Associates (negative cutting)
- Orbit Digital (the producers wish to thank)
- Pacific Title and Art Studio (the producers wish to thank)
- SSI Advances Post Services (the producers wish to thank)
- Morra, Brezner, Steinberg and Tenenbaum Entertainment (MBST) (the director wishes to thank)
- Eclipse Law (the director wishes to thank)
- Hotel Lebada (the director wishes to thank)
- Fangoria (the director wishes to thank)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (color and prints)
- Kodak (motion picture film)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix: Dolby Digital)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Psychiatric intern Clark Stevens comes to Cunningham Hall, a mental-health facility administrated by Dr. Franks, for a training period before his graduation from medical school. He gets close to resident Sara and to Ben London, a dangerous patient lodged in cell 44 in the clinic's basement. He becomes intrigued with a boy who seems to be a ghost, then discovers that the patients receive no real medication. A further investigation shows hidden dark secrets in the clinic. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Taglines | Let the insanity begin. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The drug "Risperdex" mentioned in the movie is reference to the real drug Risperdal. However, Risperdal is an antipsychotic, not an antidepressant. See more » |
| Goofs | In love scene, Clark takes off Sara's shirt. Next shot, shirt is still on. Next shot, it's off again. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in The History of Insane Asylums and Horror Movies (2022). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Screwy Girl See more » |
| Quotes |
Trannie:
I'm so dirty for my daddy. Drake: I make sure you rot in there for the rest of your life . Clark Stevens: What's wrong. Drake: I will teach this freak to show some respect [Trannie licks the window] Drake: . Clark Stevens: Let's just take a break, i'm almost done here, i'll be out in a minute. Trannie: Why don't you come inside, i'll make us some Remy Martins [Drake punches the door] Trannie: [Trannie yells] It's the ones who protest too much that end up wearing their wives panties! See more » |