Stonehearst Asylum (2014)

Synopsis

An Oxford Medical School graduate takes a position at a mental institution and soon becomes obsessed with a female mental patient, but he has no idea of a recent and horrifying staffing change.

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Cast

• Kate Beckinsale as Eliza Graves
• Jim Sturgess as Edward Newgate
• David Thewlis as Mickey Finn
• Brendan Gleeson as The Alienist
• Ben Kingsley as Silas Lamb
• Michael Caine as Dr. Benjamin Salt
• Sinéad Cusack as Mrs. Pike
• Jason Flemyng as Swanwick
• Sophie Kennedy Clark as Millie
• Christopher Fulford as Paxton

If you liked Stonehearst Asylum, try

• The Prestige
• Get Out
• American Psycho
• Smile
• Twelve Monkeys
• Black Phone 2
• The Talented Mr. Ripley
• The Invisible Man

BingeNext's take

If you’re into psychological thrillers with a dark, eerie vibe, Stonehearst Asylum is a great pick. It’s about a fresh Oxford Medical graduate who joins a mental institution and gets drawn into a mysterious and unsettling situation involving a female patient and a strange change among the staff. The film mixes mystery and horror, keeping you guessing as the story unfolds. The cast is impressive, featuring Kate Beckinsale, Jim Sturgess, and Michael Caine, which adds a solid layer of performance to the chilling atmosphere. At just under two hours, it’s a gripping watch that fans of movies like Get Out or American Psycho might really appreciate. Watching it feels like stepping into a twisted puzzle where nothing is quite what it seems, perfect for a night when you want something smart but spooky.