The Institute (2017)

Subjected to bizarre, increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control, Isabel must escape the clutches of the Rosewood Institute and exact her revenge, or else be forever lost.

Directors:

James Franco, Pamela Romanowsky

Writers:

Matt Rager (screenplay), Adam Rager (screenplay)

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 Viera	...	Margaret (as Amber Coney)
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

Did You Know?

Goofs

The main character has obvious bikini tan lines during the ritual.

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Connections

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

User Reviews

Expected better.

Not sure what they hoped to gain from this movie. I'm surprised at how terrible it is considering the line-up. However, terrible it is, and I wouldn't recommend investing the time. James Franco should reconsider his decision to direct films.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 March 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Institute

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$31,634

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jeff Rice Films, Redwire Pictures, Campbell Grobman Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1