Review of Stonehearst Asylum (2014) by Scott F — 08 Feb 2015

Cross Shutter Island, with One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and add in King of Hearts with two powerful actors in lead roles and you get StoneHearst Asylum.

This review of Stonehearst Asylum (2014) was written by Scott F on 08 Feb 2015.

Stonehearst Asylum has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jeremy V (64) on 10 Jan 2016

Very cool idea and a great cast but it gets bogged down in its side characters and love story. A missed opportunity…

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By Jay B (1,110) on 26 Nov 2015

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