THE VAULT

The Mansion of Madness (1972) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.6/100

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The Premise

The inmates of an insane asylum take over the institution, imprison the doctors and staff, and then put into play their own ideas of how the place should be run.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Arthouse, The Mansion of Madness taps into fundamental fears. The 6.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of mental asylum continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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