---
title: "Madhouse"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/madhouse-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 54133
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Madhouse (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/madhouse-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Madhouse?
Streaming availability for Madhouse varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Madhouse worth watching?
Madhouse holds a community rating of 5.6/10. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Madhouse and when was it released?
Madhouse is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1981.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Madhouse — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/54133)
- [Madhouse (1981) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/54133-madhouse/cast)
- [Madhouse (1981) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093468/)
- [Madhouse - Companies - MyAnimeList.net](https://myanimelist.net/anime/producer/11/Madhouse)
- [Madhouse (1981) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/madhouse-1981/credits)
- [Madhouse, Inc. - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhouse,_Inc.)

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