Fifth Floor (1978)
Año de lanzamiento: 1978
Nación: United States
Alternative Title: The Fifth Floor, Besinci Kogus
Director: Howard Avedis
Writer: Howard Avedis, Marlene Schmidt, Meyer Dolinsky
Producción & Género
Productor: Producer: Howard Avedis
Executive Producer: Marlene Schmidt
Compañías: Hickmar Productions
Budget: N/A
Premios & Similares
Premios: N/A
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Palabras clave
Palabras clave: based on true story, electroconvulsive therapy, mental institution, rape, sexual abuse
Historia
A young woman named Susan collapses during a night out at a disco due to strychnine poisoning. Her boyfriend and doctor mistakenly believe it's an attempted suicide and have her committed to Fifth Floor, a mental institution known for its disturbing patients and predatory orderly. However, Susan is still sane and must navigate the asylum's horrors while trying to prove she doesn't belong there.
Resumen
Fifth Floor (1978) is a chilling horror-thriller directed by Howard Avedis, based on true events revolving around sexual abuse and electroconvulsive therapy at mental institutions. The film follows Susan's terrifying ordeal as an innocent patient in a facility filled with genuine insanity. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of misdiagnosis and institutional abuse.
