Movies In Psych Wards

From Milos Forman, starring Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Michael Berryman, Peter Brocco
Rated R

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a 1975 drama film directed by Milos Forman, based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Ken Kesey. The film stars Jack Nicholson and follows the story of a criminal, Randle McMurphy, who is sent to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation. McMurphy quickly realizes that the head nurse, Nurse Ratched, is a tyrannical figure and he instantly challenges her authority. Along the way, he befriends the other patients and encourages them to rebel against the oppressive atmosphere of the hospital, inspiring them to take control of their own lives. In the end, McMurphy's rebellious spirit proves to be too much for the hospital and he is tragically taken away in a shocking conclusion.

From James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick
Rated R

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a 1991 science fiction action film directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong. It is a sequel to the 1984 film The Terminator and the second installment in the Terminator franchise. In the film, Schwarzenegger returns as a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator," sent back in time to protect the future leader of the human resistance, John Connor, from a more advanced Terminator. Along the way, the Terminator must also battle sophisticated new enemies and unexpected allies. As the stakes become increasingly high, both John and the Terminator must rely on their strength and ingenuity to survive. In the end, they must work together to prevent a catastrophic future.

From Jonathan Demme, starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Lawrence A. Bonney, Kasi Lemmons
Rated R

The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological thriller directed by Jonathan Demme and released in 1991. It stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee who is assigned to interview the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer, to help the bureau track down a serial killer known as Buffalo Bill. As Clarice struggles to understand the killer’s motives, she also falls deeper into the twisted world of Hannibal Lecter, where psychological manipulation and tantalizing clues lead to a thrilling cat-and-mouse game. In the end, Clarice must face her fears and confront her own darkness to find the truth and put an end to Buffalo Bill’s killing spree. The Silence of the Lambs won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress for Jodie Foster’s performance.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley
Rated R

Shutter Island is a psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Set in 1954, the film follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (DiCaprio) as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane located on an island off the coast of Massachusetts. As Teddy and his partner Chuck investigate the case, they become embroiled in the secrets held by the hospital’s sinister staff, and discover that their own lives may be in danger. As Teddy delves deeper into the mystery, he begins to question his own sanity, and is haunted by visions of his wife’s death. The film culminates in a shocking twist ending that will leave viewers questioning their own perceptions.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Ken Watanabe, Liam Neeson
Rated PG-13

Batman Begins is a groundbreaking 2005 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan that follows Bruce Wayne's journey from disillusioned billionaire to becoming the iconic caped crusader, Batman. After witnessing the murder of his parents, Bruce is taken in by a mysterious league of ninja warriors and undergoes intense training and preparation to become their agent of justice. Returning to Gotham City, Bruce slowly begins to use his new found skills and resources to combat the city's growing criminal underworld, led by the criminal mastermind Ra's al Ghul. Along the way, he has to confront his own demons, as well as allies such as Lucius Fox, Jim Gordon, and Rachel Dawes, to ultimately discover the true power behind the mask of Gotham's protector.

From Terry Gilliam, starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Joseph Melito
Rated R

12 Monkeys is a 1995 science-fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, Frank Gorshin and David Morse. Set in a dystopian future, the film follows James Cole (Willis), a prisoner sent back in time from 2035 to the year 1990 in order to stop the release of a virus by the mysterious “Army of the 12 Monkeys”. Cole is joined on his mission by a psychiatrist, Dr. Kathryn Railly (Stowe), and a mental patient, Jeffrey Goines (Pitt). Together they must unravel the mystery of the 12 Monkeys before the virus destroys all life on earth. The story is a complex and thrilling ride that raises questions about the nature of time and the power of fate.

From Penny Marshall, starring Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Ruth Nelson
Rated PG-13

Awakenings is a 1990 drama film directed by Penny Marshall and starring Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, and John Heard. It is based on the 1973 memoir of the same name by Oliver Sacks and tells the story of Sacks' (De Niro) experiment with the drug L-Dopa, which he hoped to use to awaken the catatonic patients of a Bronx hospital's ward for the chronically insane. The film follows the inspiring story of Dr. Sacks as he helps the patients recover from their decades-long sleep, only to have to face the difficult reality that the effects of the drug are only temporary. Ultimately, the film is about the power of hope, and the willingness of one man to make a difference in the lives of those around him.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Michael Chekhov, Leo G. Carroll
Rated Approved

Spellbound is a psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck. The film follows the story of psychiatrist Dr. Constance Petersen (Bergman), who is hired to find the origin of amnesia in the mysterious new director of a psychiatric institute, John Ballantyne (Peck). As Constance and John try to unravel the mystery of his past, they become closer, only to find out that John is accused of a murder that he can’t remember. In order to prove his innocence, Constance and John must unlock the secrets of John’s past and uncover the truth before it’s too late.

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves
Rated R

From Iain Softley, starring Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Mary McCormack, Alfre Woodard
Rated PG-13

From James Mangold, starring Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall, Brittany Murphy
Rated R

From Graeme Clifford, starring Jessica Lange, Jonathan Banks, Bonnie Bartlett, James Brodhead
Rated R

From Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, starring Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Dana DeVestern
Rated PG-13

From John Carpenter, starring Sam Neill, Jürgen Prochnow, Julie Carmen, David Warner
Rated R

From Arthur Hiller, starring George C. Scott, Diana Rigg, Barnard Hughes, Richard Dysart
Rated PG-13

From Brad Anderson, starring Kate Beckinsale, Jim Sturgess, David Thewlis, Brendan Gleeson
Rated PG-13

From Chuck Russell, starring Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Craig Wasson, Patricia Arquette
Rated R

From Mel Brooks, starring Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman
Rated PG

From Joby Harold, starring Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard, Lena Olin
Rated R

From Michael Apted, starring Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker, David Morse
Rated R

From Zack Snyder, starring Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone
Rated PG-13

From Mathieu Kassovitz, starring Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Robert Downey Jr., Charles S. Dutton
Rated R

From John Carpenter, starring Amber Heard, Mamie Gummer, Danielle Panabaker, Laura-Leigh
Rated R

From Keith Gordon, starring Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, Mel Gibson, Jeremy Northam
Rated R

From Ivan Reitman, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Emma Thompson, Frank Langella
Rated PG-13