A unique Hitchcock style film at last from the USA

Rating: 9/10 (6 May 2012)

Having worked as a male nurse in an Institution similar to this, I found this film mesmerizing and well crafted. I am a fan of Leonardo and the supporting cast were ace.
It kept me gripped and although my partner found it very frightening I loved it in a clinical way.
A cool sense of fifties style a fab acted film and a gripping plot, well worth buying on DVD.
Cant wait to see Leonardo in the Great Gatsby as he is a fab actor and pleasant on the eye !!
The island setting was just right to build up the atmosphere of the institution, and when they were disarmed at the entrance, I said to myself oh oh, keep track of your pistols guys !
It was pleasant to see a director treating the audience in a mature way for a change rather than gratuitous violent scenes and gore, which bores me, I was ready for this to happen, but was pleasantly surprised.
I haven't read the book but will do as it was engrossing not only as entertainment but as a clinician.