Sanitarium (2001) (V)

User Rating:

3.5/10   

Directors:

James Eaves
Johannes Roberts

Writers:

James Eaves (writer)
Johannes Roberts (writer)

Release Date:

8 April 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

science crossed the line...something was waiting on the other side.

Plot:

A generation ago, Dr Max Warick was researching a mysterious experimental drug which was scientifically proven to cure certain types of madness...

Plot Keywords:

Hospital | Uri Geller | Stephen King | Medical | British

Cast

Jeremy Minns	...	Dr. Max Warick
Kate Copeland	...	Dr. Elle Warick
Terry Aaron	...	Harris
Harold Gasnier	...	Paul Karnell
Uri Geller	...	Male Detective
Jared Morgan	...	Old Max
Azucena Duran	...	Dr. Isabella Ramoray
Andy Blacksmith	...	Dr. Anthony Armstrong
Harry Tufill	...	Dr. Richard Calishot
Tammi Baker	...	Donna
Hannah Stansbridge	...	Rosie Warick
Daniel Kobbina	...	Kelly
Theressa Wood	...	Nurse Alice
Michael Hall	...	Mr. Hall
Maxine Robinson	...	Max's Mother

Also Known As:

Diagnosis (UK) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence and language.

Runtime:

Germany:83 min | UK:86 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Germany:18 | UK:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK

Company:

Catncage Pictures

Trivia:

Uri Geller's scenes were added after the film was completed because it was felt that the film was too complicated and some kind of explanation was needed.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Its a common goof, but however small always breaks the film "spell". One of the mourners makes the classic mistake of looking directly at the camera, just after the punch up at the wake, but the real beauty of it is that it’s as if she forgot they were filming (so "into" the role), and was surprised to see a camera in the room, check out the double take at the camera, then swift realisation of her GOOF and aversion of the eyes away! Luckily the tall baldy chap is acting so well most people miss this goof.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Darkhunters (2004)

Soundtrack:

Burnt Toast and Hangovers

More complex than it seems

I am almost 100% sure this movie was created from a videogame with the same name. If you are into video games and like the classic point-and-click adventure style, you're gonna love this one. Definitly you need to see both (the video game and the movie) before you can tell anything about the movie. Of course, the story is a little different, but it is the same thing. Actually the name of the main guy is the same: MAX. The plot seems to be a cliche, but as the real story reveals, you find out it is not such a thing! Forget about the low budget. This movie is awesome. The music is great and certain scenes make you believe you are really in a sanitarium. After all what could you expect from a movie with such title? Just what it has: Confusion, darkness, suspense and chills. This movie has it all, so, from my perpective, the movie reaches its goals. I am sure it was created not to be a big time but to create discussion, and leave you with a taste in your mouth. What taste? That depends on you...