Dark Asylum (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2001, Dark Asylum is a thriller and horror film directed by Gregory Gieras, running about 83 minutes. “Terror is the only sane response.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Asylum is a taut psychological thriller about a deranged fearsome killer running lose in an abandoned high security Asylum. Pitting the county psychiatrist Dr. Maggie Belham against the psychotic maniac, Dr Belham is trapped in a maze of corridors, and her only help is the janitor, Quitz who may in fact be a forgotten asylum inmate.
Who’s in it. Dark Asylum stars Paulina Porizkova as Maggie, Judd Nelson as Quitz, Larry Drake as The Trasher and Jürgen Prochnow as Dr. Fallon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Dark Asylum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Asylum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Asylum tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Asylum (2001)?
- In US, Dark Asylum is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Asylum worth watching?
- Dark Asylum holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Asylum?
- Dark Asylum stars Paulina Porizkova, Judd Nelson, Larry Drake, Jürgen Prochnow and Jake Eberle.
- When was Dark Asylum released?
- Dark Asylum was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.