Robert Patrick stars as a private investigator traumatized by his father's suicide who goes undercover in a mental institution to uncover the murderer of his psychiatrist.
Acting
Malcolm McDowell chewing scenery like it's his last meal.
Production
Maximum institutional gloom on clearly minimal budget.
Practical Effects
Gritty asylum atmosphere that feels accidentally authentic.
Director
James Seale
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of several asylum-set horror films rushed into production following the success of 'Session 9' and 'The Jacket'—it just missed that wave entirely.
Robert Patrick took this role during his post-X-Files career lull, reportedly fascinated by the father-son trauma parallel despite the script's obvious limitations.
US
