In Asylum of Darkness (2025), horror fans are thrown into a nightmarish maze where sanity is fragile and every shadow hides a secret. Set in a derelict mental institution deep in the Appalachian wilderness, the story follows Dr. Meredith Harlan (played by Vera Farmiga), a brilliant but emotionally scarred psychiatrist who is sent to evaluate a notorious patient claiming the asylum is alive—and hungry.

As Meredith digs deeper, reality fractures. Hallucinations blur with horrifying truths, patients vanish mysteriously, and the staff begin acting… wrong. With only a flickering flashlight and the whispers of the damned to guide her, Meredith must face her own trauma to uncover the asylum’s grotesque origin: a ritual gone wrong, binding darkness to brick and blood.

What Works:
Atmospheric horror at its best—claustrophobic halls, eerie whispers, and surreal transitions
Vera Farmiga delivers a layered performance blending strength and psychological unraveling.

Practical effects and unsettling visuals elevate the dread.

What Falls Short:
The plot occasionally spirals into confusion
Some secondary characters lack depth
Rating: 7.8/10
Asylum of Darkness isn’t just another haunted asylum flick—it’s a chilling exploration of the human mind, where madness isn’t an escape… it’s the destination. Perfect for fans of The Babadook, Session 9, and The Shining.