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The Ward (2010)

โ€œOnly sanity can keep you alive!โ€

5.7/10 ยท 1,299 votes 1h 29m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#218 of 247 films from 2010 #2150 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by John Carpenter ยท Written by Shawn Rasmussen, Michael Rasmussen

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Overview

Kristen, a troubled young woman, is captured by the police after burning down a farmhouse and is locked in the North Bend Psychiatric Hospital. Soon, she begins to suspect that the place has a dark secret at its core and she's determined to find out what it is.

Cast

Amber Heardas Kristen
Mamie Gummeras Emily
Danielle Panabakeras Sarah
Jared Harrisas Dr. Stringer
Laura-Leighas Zoey
Lyndsy Fonsecaas Iris
Mika Booremas Alice Hudson
Sydney Sweeneyas Young Alice Hudson
D.R. Andersonas Roy
Susanna Burneyas Nurse Lundt
Sean Cookas Jimmy
Jillian Krameras Ghost Alice
Milos Milicevicas Predator
Sali Sayleras Tammy

Facts

Release dateSeptember 13, 2010
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$5,343,820 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt1369706

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Questions

How long is The Ward?
The Ward runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Ward worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 1,299 votes, which places it #218 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 12%) and #2150 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Ward?
The Ward was directed by John Carpenter. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Thing (1982), Halloween (1978), They Live (1988).
Who stars in The Ward?
Amber Heard as Kristen; Mamie Gummer as Emily; Danielle Panabaker as Sarah; Jared Harris as Dr. Stringer; Laura-Leigh as Zoey; Lyndsy Fonseca as Iris.
What is The Ward rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Ward?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/348.

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