Edward is intrigued by lamb s modern methods of treating the insane until a series of unusual events leads him. When young doctor edward newgate jim sturgess arrives at stonehearst asylum in search of an apprenticeship, he is warmly welcomed by superintendent dr. He was dancing with his love interest at another asylum and they call each other mr. Stonehearst asylum stars ben kingsley and kate beckinsale. So in the movie stonehearst asylum, at the very end the twist is revealed to be that the young doctor is, in fact, quite mad himself. Rent stonehearst asylum 2014 on dvd and bluray dvd. It is loosely based on the short story the system of doctor tarr and professor fether by edgar allan poe. Edgar allen poes the system of doctor tarr and professor fether is the basis for director brad andersons 2014 film stonehearst asylum, starring kate beckinsale, michael cain, brendan gleeson, ben kingsley, jim sturgess, and david thewlis.
Stonehearst asylum 2014 plot summary 3 an oxford graduate takes up a job in a mental asylum, only to discover that the revolutionary new treatments are. A few days before the dawning of a new century, a fresh faced young doctor appears at the gates of a remote asylum where the staff seem almost as strange as the patients. Stonehearst asylum where to stream and watch decider. In 1899, a young doctor arrives at an asylum for an apprenticeship and becomes suspicious of his mentors methods while falling for a female patient. It is loosely based on the 1845 short story the system of doctor tarr and professor fether by edgar allan poe. Stonehearst asylum, previously known as eliza graves, is an american gothic film directed by. And those interested in genre should seek out his episode of. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Financial analysis of stonehearst asylum 2014 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Stonehearst asylum follows the plot of edgar allen poes short story the system of doctor tarr and professor fether. Featured video nab season 2020 hpa tech retreat 2020 sundance. Jim sturgess will star as a harvard medical school grad who takes a job a mental institution which the inmates have taken over and are posin. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Stonehearst asylum a tony british cast is underserved by this wellmounted but pointless version of an edgar allan poe story. Sep 20, 2016 stonehearst asylum 2014 from the director of the machinist, brad anderson, a tale loosely based on an edgar allan poe short. Based on an edgar allan poes short story, stoneheart asylum follows a new mental institute employee who isnt aware of a. The films making up the cormanpoe cycle remain a sinister delight, but between its distinctly modern intelligence. Released by lakeshore records in 2014 containing music from stonehearst asylum 2014. Stonehearst asylum on dvd 687797155498 from first look. Until that is, the asylum and everyone in it goes mad. On november 25, 20, john debney was set to score the music for the film. Sep 28, 2017 stonehearst asylum 2014 movieclips trailers an oxford grad takes a job in a mental asylum where he falls for one of his attractive colleagues kate beckinsale. Directed by brad anderson and starring kate beckinsale, jim sturgess, michael caine and ben. Oct 14, 2014 stonehearst asylum soundtrack from 2014, composed by john debney. A new doctor comes to apprentice at a mental institution and meets a beautiful patient that he falls in love with amidst a set of circumstances which may be more complicated and dangerous than they seem. The giver trailer 2 2014 brenton thwaites, katie holmes.
Clever, wellacted, and entertainingly executed, stonehearst asylum is a nice under the radar psychological thriller piece. Stonehearst asylum 2014 pg 1h 52m psychological thrillers in 1899, a young doctor arrives at an asylum for an apprenticeship and becomes suspicious of his mentors methods while falling for a female patient. The real joy of stonehearst asylum is both watching great thespians like kingsley and caine play off each other, mixed with the gorgeous, gothic set design of the film. Director brad anderson the machinist 2004, the call 20, transsiberian 2008, session 9 2001 did an amazing job making me try to guess what will. Inspired by a short story from edgar allan poe, stonehearst asylum is a tale in. An oxford graduate takes up a job in a mental asylum, only to discover that the revolutionary new treatments are inhumane, and that there is more going on than meets the eye. The opening scene of stonehearst asylum sets up a film that, sadly, doesnt follow. It is a story about edward newgate jim sturgess a medical school graduate. Stonehearst asylum 2014 from the director of the machinist, brad anderson, a tale loosely based on an edgar allan poe short. Jul 31, 2014 published on jul 31, 2014 watch the trailer for stonehearst asylum aka. Stonehearst asylum kate beckinsale ben kingsley jim sturgess 2014 a new employee at a mental hospital becomes attracted to one of his colleagues, but he is unaware of a recent, horrifying change in staff. Stonehearst asylum a dark and gripping gothic period drama.
Clever, wellacted, and entertainingly executed, stonehearst asylum is a nice undertheradar psychological thriller piece. The story comes from the edgar allan poe story the system of doctor tarr and professor. First trailer for stonehearst asylum starring kate. For the film stonehearst asylum from director brad anderson and millennium. Stonehearst asylum sets itself apart thanks to its source material it draws heavily from an edgar allan poe short story and its embracing of the hammer horror aesthetic in all its schlocky. Stonehearst asylum 2014 plot summary 3 an oxford graduate takes up a job in a mental asylum, only to discover that the revolutionary new treatments are inhumane, and that there is more going on than meets the eye. Apr 25, 2018 stonehearst asylum, to me, is a rare film. Stonehearst asylum 2014 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Everything you need to know about stonehearst asylum movie 2014. Click an image to view bluray screenshot with 1080p resolution. With the languid pacing and appearance of the most expensive period drama supporting a faultless ensemble cast, eliza graves originally released as stonehearst asylum in america is beautiful to watch throughout, filmed by former fringe director of photography thomas yatsko and with john debneys score enhanced by choice classical selections. Stonehearst asylum by edgar allan poe overdrive rakuten. Newgate is intrigued by lambs modern methods of treating the insane until a series of unusual events leads him to make a horrifying discovery.
He reveals this fact to the love interest and whisks her off to another asylum that they may or may not be running. Stonehearst asylum movie clip patients 2014 jim sturgess, ben kingsley movie hd a recent medical school grad who takes a position at. Staring ben kingsley, jim sturgess, brendan gleeson and kate beckinsale. Based very loosely on edgar allan poes short story, the system of dr tarr and professor fether, stonehearst asylum proved to this skeptical viewer its worth as a darkly humorous gem of cinema, replete with twists and turns that will certainly send shivers down the spine of the most seasoned of horror aficionados. The soundtrack was released digitally on october 14, 2014, and was released physically on november 11. Published on jul 31, 2014 watch the trailer for stonehearst asylum aka. The doctor in charge brendan gleeson claims that she is mentally ill, however anderson films the scene in a way that makes the men in the room menacing, teasing a film that should follow. A piece that looks briefly into movie origins and making the film, including translating the short poe story into a feature film, cast and characters, story details, and more. The ending and overall story of stonehearst asylum. Poldark 2015, poldark actors, poldark series 4, poldark season 4, ross and demelza. It kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next, and the payoff was worth the wait.
Clips from the film support cast and crew interviews. Parents need to know that stonehearst asylum is a thriller based on the edgar allan poe story the system of doctor tarr and professor fether. Edward is intrigued by lambs modern methods of treating the insane until a series of unusual events leads him. When young doctor edward newgate jim sturgess arrives at stonehearst asylum. Director brad andersons the machinist, the call clumsily titled stonehearst asylum is based on edgar allen poes short story the system of doctor tarr and professor fether. But thankfully, stonehearst asylum eschews the jump scare for the subtle buildup of dread, and blood and gore for mind games, dark secrets, hidden passages, and classy tension. Its based around events in one of his short stories, the system of doctor tarr and professor fether, but it owes much more, thematically, to his other works, and its hard not to see elements of berenice and madeline usher in its. Earning the title making marines on parris island duration.
Lamb ben kingsley and a mesmerizing woman named eliza graves kate beckinsale. Anderson fills each frame with ornate design and flickering darkness. Stonehearst asylum movie discussion stonehearst asylum. Brad andersons outstanding new film stonehearst asylum expands poes the system of doctor tarr and professor fether to featurelength, but doesnt fit as snugly into the spookyfun tradition set by past adaptations. Technicolorpostworks gets institutionalized for stonehearst asylum. With kate beckinsale, jim sturgess, david thewlis, brendan gleeson.
Stonehearst asylum 2014 best horror movies on netflix. Brad andersons stonehearst asylum features jim sturgess as. Theres something timelessly macabre about two hundred lunatics madly dancing round a bonfire, or dancing to classical music, some swaying, some twitching, some manic, some merely pathetic. Stonehearst isnt really a horror film, despite its marketing, but it does deal with horrifying things. Stonehearst asylum 2014 movieclips trailers an oxford grad takes a job in a mental asylum where he falls for one of his attractive colleagues kate beckinsale. A young woman named eliza graves kate beckinsale is being paraded in front of a room of mental health experts.
An arch approach makes this bonkers thriller rather enjoyable, even if it never quite cracks the surface. If you are a fan of gothic romances, dark period dramas, or mysteries, you will likely enjoy stonehearst asylum. Reviewed in the united states on november 26, 2014. Director brad anderson the machinist 2004, the call 20, transsiberian 2008, session 9 2001 did an amazing job making me try to guess what will happen next although most was predictable. The loonies really are running the show in stonehearst asylum, a. On july 31, 2014, the films title eliza graves was changed to stonehearst asylum. Lamb ben kingsley and a mesmerizing woman by the name of eliza graves kate beckinsale. I understand that the main character was a loony the whole time but i do not understand what he was doing in the very last scene.
A few days before the dawning of a new century, a fresh faced young doctor appears at the gates of a remote asylum where the. Stonehearst asylum soundtrack from 2014, composed by john debney. Shutter island 2010, a cure for wellness 2016, the tomb of ligeia 1964, before i go to sleep 2014, shock corridor 1963. Stonehearst asylum when you pair up michael caine and ben kingsleyreunited over two decades on from without a clueyou can bet. Stonehearst asylum kate beckinsale ben kingsley jim sturgess 2014 a new employee at a mental hospital becomes attracted to one of his colleagues, but he. Everything you need to know about stonehearst asylum movie. Stonehearst asylum 2014 aka eliza graves 2014 is an american drama thriller movie that is based on edgar allan poes short story the system of doctor tarr and professor fether.
Stonehearst asylum movie clip patients 2014 jim sturgess. Stonehearst asylum trailer starring kate beckinsale jul 31, 2014. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Stonehearst asylum, previously known as eliza graves, is an american gothic film directed by brad anderson and written by joseph gangemi. Rent stonehearst asylum 2014 starring kate beckinsale and jim sturgess on dvd and bluray. In it, we find a recent medical school grad taking up a position at a. Oct 24, 2014 the opening scene of stonehearst asylum sets up a film that, sadly, doesnt follow.
The loonies really are running the show in stonehearst asylum, a victorian melodrama in which no one seems. The film, starring kate beckinsale, jim sturgess, michael caine, ben kingsley, and david thewlis, was released on october 24, 2014. Original title stonehearst asylum 2014 elizas productions, inc. Stonehearst asylum trailer 1 2014 michael caine, jim sturgess movie hd duration. Short stories tend to make narratively challenged feature films, and anderson draws out the material to a very long 112 minutes. Edward is intrigued by lamb s modern methods of treating the insane until a series of unusual events leads him to make a horrifying discovery, exposing lamb s. Violence isnt particularly gory or extreme, but the movie does have some disturbing images of the inside of an asylum, as well as some fighting, death, weapons, and extreme cures including water torture and a nausea machine. Stonehearst asylum on dvd december 16, 2014 starring kate beckinsale, jim sturgess, michael caine, ben kingsley. Stonehearst asylum movie clip patients 2014 jim sturgess, ben kingsley movie hd.
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