On the Inside (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:

love | murder | padded cell | release from prison | 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:

9 November 2011 (Australia)

Also Known As:

A Instituição

Filming Locations:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mike Wittlin Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color Color (35 mm version)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nick Stahl and Daniel Franzese previously appeared together in Bully (2001).

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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

I Don't Get Why This is Only a 5

Is it an epic masterpiece? No. Is it well and appropriately written? Yes. Is it well acted? Absolutely.

OK, some of the back-story is left a little lacking in flashbacks that are extremely short and for the most part lacking in development. But the present is well thought out, follows a natural character progression, and there aren't any unnecessary character trait flips to create artificial drama. The ending is appropriate for the progression of the story. Even the audio is perfectly developed.

Basically, this hits the mark on every mark except special effects (which would feel completely tacked on and unnecessary anyway). I don't get why there are so many poor reviews for something very solid!