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The asylum is the villain and the doctors are worse than the patients. Sleep tight.
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Captive (1998)

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Overview

Thriller

After a botched suicide attempt Sam Hoffman finds herself trapped in an evil insane asylum

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Michael Ironside doing what he does best: terrifying presence.

Production

Grimy asylum sets that smell like bleach and regret.

Best for:Solo: Late night, lights off, questioning your life choices.·Streaming: When you want to feel grateful for modern healthcare.
Heads up:Disturbing: Psychiatric abuse depicted; forced institutionalization as horror device.·Violence: Suicide attempt opening; medical violence throughout.
R

Director

Roger Cardinal

ReleasedJan 1, 1998
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Erika Eleniak

Erika Eleniak

Samantha Hoffmann

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Detective Briscoe

Catherine Colvey

Catherine Colvey

Dr. Kossim

Noel Burton

Noel Burton

Dr. Hagar

Jack Langedijk

Jack Langedijk

Sal Hoffman

Don Jordan

Don Jordan

Police Officer

Michel Perron

Michel Perron

Jarvik

Larry Day

Larry Day

Bailey

Jane Wheeler

Jane Wheeler

Female Administrator

Danette MacKay

Danette MacKay

Nurse Ziller

Gillian Ferrabee

Gillian Ferrabee

Women Wedding Guest

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Trivia

Erika Eleniak was fresh off Baywatch and actively trying to break her bikini-image; this was her 'serious actress' era.

Cultural

Released during peak 90s 'evil psychiatry' panic—this film sits between Girl, Interrupted and actual conspiracy theories about asylums.

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