A psychologist is trapped inside a mental institution where all the patients have escaped and are on the rampage.A psychologist is trapped inside a mental institution where all the patients have escaped and are on the rampage.A psychologist is trapped inside a mental institution where all the patients have escaped and are on the rampage.
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Daniel Godward
- Richie Harris
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David King
- Detective Wilson
- (as David Forde)
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George Johnny Johnson produces, directs and writes this 'inmates on the rampage' horror known as 'Psychotic' or 'Psychotic Asylum.' It's clearly a low budget project, but entered into with a certain enthusiasm and some effective moments.
As main character Dr. Helen Kingford, Jenna Verdicchio battles gamely with some awkward medical dialogue that tries to offer some explanation for the actions of deranged warders, specifically Thomas Reid (Steve Hope Wynne).
Initially driven to despair by the imminent closing of the asylum, Reid's mind is invaded by an unexplained demonic influence, which goes onto possess those around him. We know they are possessed, because their eyes go black, and they are occasionally given to answer to a distorted, disembodied voice. Apart from that, however, we know nothing about the nature of the threat. It simply controls its victims, giving them a childlike mentality.
There are a few decent twists here, especially the rather implausible one toward the end involving inmate Lara Visser (Kristina Dargelyte).
There are also a few disappointingly directed scenes of violence, lots of spitting, brief moments of gore, and a highly impressive location. I would say the building is probably the main reason to watch - its dilapidated corridors and dark spaces take your mind off deficiencies in the production which often occur in low budgets films such as this. My score is 5 out of 10.
As main character Dr. Helen Kingford, Jenna Verdicchio battles gamely with some awkward medical dialogue that tries to offer some explanation for the actions of deranged warders, specifically Thomas Reid (Steve Hope Wynne).
Initially driven to despair by the imminent closing of the asylum, Reid's mind is invaded by an unexplained demonic influence, which goes onto possess those around him. We know they are possessed, because their eyes go black, and they are occasionally given to answer to a distorted, disembodied voice. Apart from that, however, we know nothing about the nature of the threat. It simply controls its victims, giving them a childlike mentality.
There are a few decent twists here, especially the rather implausible one toward the end involving inmate Lara Visser (Kristina Dargelyte).
There are also a few disappointingly directed scenes of violence, lots of spitting, brief moments of gore, and a highly impressive location. I would say the building is probably the main reason to watch - its dilapidated corridors and dark spaces take your mind off deficiencies in the production which often occur in low budgets films such as this. My score is 5 out of 10.
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- £2,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 20 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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