Asylum (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2008, Asylum is a horror and science fiction film directed by David R. Ellis, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The teenager Madison McBride is traumatized by the loss of her deranged father when she was nine years old and the suicide of her beloved brother Brandon one year ago. She decides to join the Richard Miller University, where Brandon committed suicide, to overcome her demons. While walking to her dorm, she meets the weird janitor Wilbur Mackey that tells her that the place is haunted.
Who’s in it. Asylum stars Sarah Roemer as Madison McBride, Mark Rolston as The Doctor, Jake Muxworthy as Holt and Travis Van Winkle as Tommy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Asylum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asylum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asylum tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asylum (2008)?
- In US, Asylum is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Asylum worth watching?
- Asylum holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asylum?
- Asylum stars Sarah Roemer, Mark Rolston, Jake Muxworthy, Travis Van Winkle and Ellen Hollman.
- When was Asylum released?
- Asylum was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.