description Stonehearst Asylum Overview
Stonehearst Asylum is a 2014 psychological horror film directed by Brad Anderson and based on Edgar Allan Poe’s “The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.” Starring Kate Beckinsale and Jim Sturgess, the movie features a cast including Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, and David Thewlis. It was released in October 2014.
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info Stonehearst Asylum Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2014 |
help Stonehearst Asylum FAQ
What Edgar Allan Poe story is Stonehearst Asylum based on?
It adapts Poe's 1845 story The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether. The film expands the short satirical premise into a feature-length Gothic thriller.
Why was Stonehearst Asylum also called Eliza Graves?
Eliza Graves was the film's earlier title and remains attached to some international releases and listings. The title was changed to Stonehearst Asylum before its 2014 release.
Who is really controlling Stonehearst Asylum?
The apparent superintendent, Dr. Silas Lamb, is played by Ben Kingsley, while Michael Caine plays Dr. Salt. The struggle between these two men is tied to the institution's central identity reversal.
Is Stonehearst Asylum supernatural horror?
No. Brad Anderson's film builds its horror from confinement, medical abuse, deception, and unstable identities rather than ghosts or demons.
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