The Institute (2017)

In 19th century Baltimore, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute, and is subjected to bizarre and increasingly ... See full summary »

Directors:

James Franco, Pamela Romanowsky

Writers:

Matt Rager, Adam Rager

Stars:

Allie Gallerani, James Franco, Joe Pease

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Allie Gallerani	...	Isabel Porter
James Franco	...	Dr. Cairn
Joe Pease	...	Roderick Porter
Scott Haze	...	Gunther
Lori Singer	...	Madame Werner
Amber Coney	...	Margaret
Val Lauren	...	Dr. Jacobs
Zoë Bleu Sidel	...	Lucy (as Zoe Bleu)
Gabrielle Haugh	...	Allison
Pamela Anderson	...	Ann Williams
Cynthia Murell	...	Clara Barnes
Tim Blake Nelson	...	Dr. Lemelle
Topher Grace	...	Vincent
Eric Roberts	...	Dr. Torrington
Ben Youcef	...	Arthur Turner

Storyline

In 19th century Baltimore, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute, and is subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control; she must escape the clutches of the Rosewood and exact her revenge.

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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | topless female nudity | wheelchair | woman in jeopardy | mental asylum | 

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Genres:

Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing content/bloody violence, and graphic nudity

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 March 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Institut

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jeff Rice Films,Redwire Pictures,Campbell Grobman Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the beginning of the movie when they walk up to the gate of the Rosewood Institute, the camera pans back and you can see a palm tree in the distance behind the building. This movie being set in Baltimore means that there would not be any Palm Trees there.

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Connections

Referenced in Half in the Bag: The Disaster Artist (2017)

User Reviews

Patience is rewarded...

The Victorians were renowned for institutionalizing their women for the slightest of reasons. The Victorian male's idea of equality was somewhat lopsided, to say the least. This film starts off as many in this genre, with a young woman going into an institute because of "nerves". Once there, she is subjected to a rather unorthodox treatment, the result of which culminates in far far darker and mysterious consequences.

The acting is good. The plot clever (if a little melodramatic). The characters believable. The film is more creepy than horrific, so no gore here. What it lacks in blood and guts, it makes up for in atmosphere.

I would recommend you NOT watch the trailer, as it does spoil the fun. The idea of the film is to lead you into the horror without you suspecting it. If you want a little something different to the usual stuff being churned out and called "Horror" these days, give this film a viewing. It is really quite enjoyable.