What is Madhouse?
Topic: Film "Madhouse" (1981). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Release date
- Mar 4, 1981
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10
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Topic: Film "Madhouse" (1981).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text only.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Madhouse
Year: 1981
Release Date (US): 03/04/1981
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 1h 33m
Rating: R
Director: Ovidio G. Assonitis
Cast: Patricia Mickey, Michael MacRae, Dennis Robertson, Morgan Most
Synopsis: A woman is pursued by her murderous, psychopathic twin sister in the days leading up to their birthday.
Note: Source [4] and [6] refer to "Madhouse, Inc." (Japanese animation studio), which is a different entity. I must be careful not to conflate the studio with the film.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Madhouse is a horror film released in 1981. It was directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis. The film has a runtime of
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“A gripping exploration of horror that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Madhouse is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1981.
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