Stonehearst Asylum 2014 - Brad Anderson film

[wonkavision]

Stonehearst Asylum
Hits blu-ray on December 16, 2014


How did I miss this? I'm a fan of Brad Anderson films (except his last two) and it looks like he is exploring psychological madness again (Session 9, The Machinist) and am looking forward to this, but will be a blind buy.

Anyone seen it? Did I mention Kate Beckinsale?

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by wonkavision

Stonehearst Asylum
Hits blu-ray on December 16, 2014


How did I miss this? I'm a fan of Brad Anderson films (except his last two) and it looks like he is exploring psychological madness again (Session 9, The Machinist) and am looking forward to this, but will be a blind buy.

Anyone seen it? Did I mention Kate Beckinsale?

Damn, that looks awesome. What a cast! I'll definitely be picking this up Day One. It went completely under my radar as well, somehow.

[Doctor Jack]

Saw this last month. Decent flick. Definitely worth a watch.

[wonkavision]

This film is based on the short story, The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether by Edgar Allen Poe.

[rallymonkey]

Did anyone get a slipcover with their copy? Mine shipped with no slip. Just wondering if this was released with a slipcover.

[wonkavision]

Originally Posted by rallymonkey

Did anyone get a slipcover with their copy? Mine shipped with no slip. Just wondering if this was released with a slipcover.

I didn't get a slip either.
I did get rewarded on this blind buy though...interesting film.

[philip74]

where did the two of you order it?

[marshmellow143]

Originally Posted by rallymonkey

Did anyone get a slipcover with their copy? Mine shipped with no slip. Just wondering if this was released with a slipcover.

Yes, there is a slipcover. I got mine from MovieStop. I have also seen this at Best Buy with slip. I think the slip-less ones are coming from Amazon.

[willo007]

yep, i got mine at BestBuy with a slip.

[Clark Kent]

Yes, an embossed, glossy slipcover with the same cover art is available.

I liked this movie, definitely an interesting story set in the Victorian era. The ending is a little rushed and its possible romance is awkwardly developed, but Ben Kingsley gives one of his best performances in years.

[lordoscuro]

Is this region locked?

[wonkavision]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I liked this movie, definitely an interesting story set in the Victorian era. The ending is a little rushed and its possible romance is awkwardly developed, but Ben Kingsley gives one of his best performances in years.

I think the romance worked

[Show spoiler]due to the fact they are insane/mad. It worked for the ending, imo.

[Blades1370]

I picked this up a couple nights ago and finally got the chance to watch it tonight. Great cast and an excellent performance by Ben Kingsley. Definitely agree it's his best performance in years, although I rather enjoyed him in Shutter Island.

I picked up my copy from Walmart and it had a slipcover, although it's a foil style and they damage far too easily for my tastes, so this one's getting bagged.

[Blu-Ray Maniac]

a good VVS film, i definetely recommend !

[Member-260138]

Originally Posted by rallymonkey

Did anyone get a slipcover with their copy? Mine shipped with no slip. Just wondering if this was released with a slipcover.

I received a slip.

[Todd Tomorrow]

I will approach this will caution.

Around the time of Session 9 and The Machinist (I even liked his two early romantic comedies) I was a huge fan of Brad Anderson but since then I've found his films disappointing. Vanishing on 7th Street was particularly bad. The Call was OK for a woman-in-peril pic till the last 20 minutes, which totally ruined the film and I barely remember anything about the middling Transsibirian.

[lupinskitten]

Thought this would suck.

It didn't. I loved it. Very atmospheric. Great acting. Creepy. Intense. Twist endings.

[wonkavision]

Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

I will approach this will caution.

Around the time of Session 9 and The Machinist (I even liked his two early romantic comedies) I was a huge fan of Brad Anderson but since then I've found his films disappointing. Vanishing on 7th Street was particularly bad. The Call was OK for a woman-in-peril pic till the last 20 minutes, which totally ruined the film and I barely remember anything about the middling Transsibirian.

I agree with you (almost). After getting hooked on Session 9, I watched his first two rom-coms, Next Stop Wonderland and Happy Accidents and really enjoyed them. The Machinist and Transsiberian I like quite a bit, especially the latter. The Vanishing on 7th Street was horrible. I haven't seen The Call yet as I usually do not like Halle Berry and the whole premise seems weak. I'll check it out though.

Stonehearst Asylum is a return to at least better form. Hope you like it.

[P-Rock]

I think Vanishing on 7th Street is great.

[trip66]

I blind bought this the other day at Best Buy. Has an awesome cast, based on Poe (who my girlfriend loves), and then seeing it was a Brad Anderson film, I had to cave in and get it. Anderson makes some truly atmospheric and mysterious films, and this looks right in tune with his work.

I've loved the four Anderson films I've seen, Session 9 (blu-ray please!), The Machinist, and Transsiberian were all amazing, and I thought Vanishing on 7th Street was pretty good, even if not on par with his other films. I avoided The Call because it just doesn't look good.