Set in 19th century Baltimore, the feature is based on true events and centers on a young woman (Allie Gallerani) who, due to grief following the untimely death of her parents, voluntarily checks herself into a mental institute. While there she is subjected to bizarre, pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control.

What do the critics say?

Based on 2 The Institute VOD reviews, The Institute gets an average VOD review score of 25. The score for all versions is 25 based on a total of 4 reviews.

1/4

www.rogerebert.comVOD

The film looks like a rushed production that a few friends got together and made over a weekend.

2615d ago

1/4

www.slantmagazine.comVOD

The Institute seems constantly on the verge of dipping into spoof, though of what exactly is difficult to say.

2615d ago