Unsane
A woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution where she is confronted by her greatest fear.
Why it matters
A psychological horror that traps you in the claustrophobic nightmare of mental institutionalization, blurring reality and paranoia with unsettling intimacy.
- Claire Foy commands the screen with a gripping performance that anchors the film’s tense atmosphere.
- Shot entirely on an iPhone 7, the handheld visuals create an intrusive, voyeuristic feeling that enhances the protagonist’s disorientation.
- For fans of paranoid, psychological dread in the vein of *Session 9* or *Repulsion*, it’s a modern take on gaslighting and institutional horror.
- While the concept is familiar and some supporting performances falter, the film’s oppressive mood and Soderbergh’s minimalist direction make it worth exploring for those who appreciate atmosphere over traditional scares.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
100
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
71
Survival
66
