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1. Oculus (2013)
R | 104 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A recently released inmate from a mental asylum learns from his sister that the murders he was convicted of committing were actually orchestrated by a supernatural entity, the Lasser Glass mirror.
Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff, Rory Cochrane
Votes: 140,100 | Gross: $27.70M
2. The Uninvited (2009)
PG-13 | 87 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Anna returns home after a stint in a mental hospital, but her recovery is jeopardized by her father's new girlfriend and ghastly visions of her dead mother.
Directors: Charles Guard, Thomas Guard | Stars: Emily Browning, Arielle Kebbel, Elizabeth Banks, David Strathairn
Votes: 85,244 | Gross: $28.57M
3. A Woman Under the Influence (1974)
R | 155 min | Drama, Romance
Although wife and mother Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, her mental illness places a strain on the marriage.
Director: John Cassavetes | Stars: Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands
Votes: 28,832 | Gross: $13.34M
4. Cutting Class (1989)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror
A murderer is loose in a high school in this 'whodunit' movie.
Director: Rospo Pallenberg | Stars: Donovan Leitch Jr., Jill Schoelen, Brad Pitt, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 5,946
5. Steak (2007)
82 min | Comedy
George is the scapegoat of his classmates. One day he cracks and shoots them. His best and only friend Blaise is accused in his place and sentenced to 7 years in a psychiatric hospital. At ... See full summary »
Director: Quentin Dupieux | Stars: Eric Judor, Ramzy Bedia, Jonathan Lambert, Vincent Belorgey
Votes: 2,915
6. Scream Bloody Murder (1973)
R | 90 min | Horror
A deranged kid murders his father and has his arm crushed by the farm tractor. After being discharged from the mental hospital with an amputee, he discovers that his mother has remarried, prompting him to go on a homicidal rampage.
Director: Marc B. Ray | Stars: Fred Holbert, Leigh Mitchell, Robert Knox, Ron Bastone
Votes: 1,202
7. The Black Cat (1966)
73 min | Horror
A mentally unbalanced man is obsessed with the idea that a black cat is possessed. He tortures and kills it. Later, he comes to believe that the cat has returned from the dead to kill him.
Director: Harold Hoffman | Stars: Robert Frost, Robyn Baker, Sadie French, Scotty McKay
Votes: 442
8. El Cortez (2006)
R | 94 min | Drama, Thriller
A man just released from a mental institution gets involved in a gold mine scheme while trying to avoid the cops, a wrathful drug dealer, and a sultry femme fatale.
Director: Stephen Purvis | Stars: Lou Diamond Phillips, Bruce Weitz, Glenn Plummer, Tracy Middendorf
Votes: 604
9. The Mad Butcher (1971)
R | 81 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror
After being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills ... See full summary »
Director: Guido Zurli | Stars: Victor Buono, Franca Polesello, Brad Harris, Dario Michaelis
Votes: 471
10. La casa delle mele mature (1971)
90 min | Drama, Mystery
Marisa and Judy need mental help, but find themselves in a poorly managed clinic. While Marisa's husband cares for her and helps her out, Judy's brother cares more about his idea of family ... See full summary »
Director: Pino Tosini | Stars: Erika Blanc, Marcella Michelangeli, Gérard Landry, Giuseppe Cardillo
Votes: 30
11.
Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
Episode:
Frodo's Headshots
(2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Upon his return from the "stress clinic," Alan finds out that Jake got his girlfriend pregnant, Walden and Lyndsey are sleeping together, and he has to move out immediately.
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 1,256
12.
American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode:
The Name Game
(2013)
TV-MA | 40 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters
Votes: 6,479
13.
Another Period (2013–2018)
Episode:
Commodore Returns
(2018)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, History
Commodore returns to die and Dodo grants his request. Lillian plots to take over the drug ring and learns just how ambitious Blanche really is. Hortense's plan for Beatrice and Frederick to discover that they are in love takes a twist.
Director: Jeremy Konner | Stars: Michael Ian Black, Paget Brewster, Beth Dover, Donna Lynne Champlin
Votes: 57