Asylum of Darkness (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2012, Asylum of Darkness is a horror film directed by Jay Woelfel, running about 117 minutes. “There Is Evil Inside Us All” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mental patient Dwight Stroud escapes from an asylum and is mistaken for a motivational speaker named Artemis Finch who has money and women at his command. Dwight accepts the craziness of the situation, but as strange faceless figures begin to hunt him down, Dwight must deal with an escalating spiral of supernatural danger and hallucinations.
Who’s in it. Asylum of Darkness stars Nick Baldasare as Dwight Stroud, Amanda Howell as Ellen, Richard Hatch as Dr. Shaker and Tim Thomerson as Detective Kesler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Asylum of Darkness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asylum of Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asylum of Darkness tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asylum of Darkness (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Asylum of Darkness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Asylum of Darkness worth watching?
- Asylum of Darkness holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asylum of Darkness?
- Asylum of Darkness stars Nick Baldasare, Amanda Howell, Richard Hatch, Tim Thomerson and Tiffany Shepis.
- When was Asylum of Darkness released?
- Asylum of Darkness was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.