Action Films Set in Psychiatric Hospitals

Description: A military psychiatrist takes over an experimental treatment facility for soldiers with mental disorders, leading to bizarre and intense interactions. The film mixes action with philosophical and religious themes.

Fact: Written and directed by William Peter Blatty, who also wrote "The Exorcist," this film explores similar themes of faith and madness.

Description: A psychologist enters the mind of a comatose serial killer to find the location of his last victim. The film features surreal action sequences within the killer's mind.

Fact: The film's visual effects were groundbreaking for its time, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.

Description: A man experiences "anesthetic awareness" during surgery, leading to a psychological thriller where he must solve a conspiracy while trapped in his own body.

Fact: The film explores the rare but terrifying phenomenon of being awake during surgery, adding a unique twist to the action-thriller genre.

Description: A group of asbestos cleaners working in an abandoned psychiatric hospital start to unravel as they encounter eerie recordings and supernatural occurrences. It's a slow-burn thriller with intense action moments.

Fact: The film uses real audio recordings from actual therapy sessions at the Danvers State Hospital, where it was also filmed.

Description: A young man discovers he can travel back in time to his childhood to fix past traumas, but each change has unforeseen consequences. The film blends action with time-travel and psychological elements.

Fact: There are several alternate endings to the film, each providing a different resolution to the story's complex moral dilemmas.

Description: After being wrongfully committed to a mental institution, a Gulf War vet undergoes experimental treatments that send him into the future. The film combines action with time-travel elements.

Fact: Adrien Brody lost 30 pounds for his role to portray the physical and mental deterioration of his character.

Description: While not set in a traditional psychiatric hospital, this film involves a psychological experiment that turns into a violent power struggle, akin to the dynamics in a mental institution.

Fact: The film is a remake of the German film "Das Experiment," which was inspired by the Stanford prison experiment.

Description: This film follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels as he investigates the disappearance of a patient from a psychiatric hospital. The twisty plot and psychological depth make it a standout in this genre.

Fact: The film was shot on location at the former Medfield State Hospital in Massachusetts. The ending has sparked numerous debates and interpretations among viewers.

Description: A young woman finds herself in a psychiatric ward with no memory of how she got there. As she tries to escape, she uncovers the ward's dark secrets. It's a psychological thriller with action-packed sequences.

Fact: This was John Carpenter's first feature film in ten years, returning to the genre that made him famous.

Description: A young doctor arrives at a remote asylum to work under a renowned psychiatrist, only to discover the staff are patients and the patients are staff. The film blends action with psychological horror.

Fact: The film is based on Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether."