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A rare film in that: While I did not like it, I do think it might be worth watching a second time to get on the same page. I mean, I almost definitely won't do that, but the thought is still present. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished pro…
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Never has a film, and its actors made me so angry that I actually leaned in to punch my television. Bravo, this truly was an epic ride into delusional behaviors and actions, so overwhelming insane and horrid. I really enjoyed the story and to go into it as I'd based on true ev…
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The Institute
43%
Movie
1h 38m
AI Analysis
The Institute (2017) — AI movie analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of The Institute (2017) — a movie tagged as Thriller, Mystery, and Horror with dark, tense, offbeat, and emotional moods and fast-paced pacing.
Story & themes: In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute. Subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control, she must escape the cl… Our models also surface themes such as ai and revenge from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for solo focused viewing. Expect fast-paced storytelling (~98 min).
Community signal: TMDb members rate The Institute 43% (117 votes) — polarizing or niche appeal for this movie.
AI verdict
The Institute suits viewers who want a dark and tense film — check the trailer and reviews before committing a full evening.
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TMDb audience score
43%
from 117 TMDb votes
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Synopsis
In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute. Subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control, she must escape the clutches of the Rosewood and exact her revenge, or else be forever lost.
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- 2017-03-03
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- TMDB rating
- 4.3
- TMDB ID
- 416166
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What is The Institute about?
In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute. Subjected to bizarre and increasingly ... This is the official synopsis available via TMDb community metadata.
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How long is the movie The Institute?
The official runtime for The Institute is approximately 98 minutes.
Cast & crew
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Cast
Allie Gallerani
Isabel Porter
James Franco
Dr. Cairn
- J
Joe Pease
Roderick Porter
Scott Haze
Gunther
Lori Singer
Madame Werner
Amber Viera
Margaret
Val Lauren
Dr. Jacobs
Zoë Bleu Sidel
Lucy
Gabrielle Haugh
Allison
Cynthia Murell
Clara Barnes
Tim Blake Nelson
Dr. Lemelle
Eric Roberts
Dr. Torrington
Josh Duhamel
Detective
Carmen Argenziano
Apothecary
Dominic Rains
Mr. Baxter
Robyn Cohen
Nurse Mary Beth
Ben Youcef
Arthur Turner
Melissa Bolona
Trudy
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A rare film in that: While I did not like it, I do think it might be worth watching a second time to get on the same page. I mean, I almost definitely won't do that, but the thought is still present. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._
Never has a film, and its actors made me so angry that I actually leaned in to punch my television. Bravo, this truly was an epic ride into delusional behaviors and actions, so overwhelming insane and horrid. I really enjoyed the story and to go into it as I'd based on true events was shocking but very believable. It plays into most thoughts of the wealthy buying and trading souls for their pleasure. If even half of the story depicted here is true, I, for one, am grateful for the record keeping of such blatant tragedies upon the poor souls already struggling in the lives. Bravo once again... Bravo...
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