The Premise
A documentary crew lives with the schizophrenic residents of a group home based upon radical psychiatrist R. D. Laing's controversial approach to healing through compassion and freedom.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Anthology, Psychological, Asylum taps into fundamental fears. The 6.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of anthology, psychological, asylum continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.
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