Bedlam (1946): Sensational Secrets of Infamous Mad-house EXPOSED

When a spirited young woman shows interest in attempting to improve conditions at the local asylum she butts heads with the cruel headmaster Mr. Sims. Afraid that somebody might listen to the young woman, Mr. Sims has her declared insane and committed to the place she was trying to reform. Lucky for her she's not the only sane inmate at Bedlam being held against her will.

Words can not express how much I enjoyed Bedlam. This is definitely one of my favorite Boris Karloff films. The story and plot are realistic and terrifying. When I say realistic, what I mean is that the events that take place in Bedlam are historically correct for the time period. It's horrifying to see how barbaric society was.

In my opinion, the characters, both good and evil, that are portrayed in Bedlam are unforgettable. I also thought the acting was well done for a 1946 film. It's not that people couldn't act back then, it's just that I prefer the current acting more.

As for special effects, there weren't any but there was no need for them in this kind of movie. For that reason, I think the young gore addicted horror fans would probably find Bedlam boring. Although for those mature horror fans that enjoy all the different aspects that make up a great horror movie, then Bedlam should be more than enjoyable.

Like the characters, I also think the ending of Bedlam is unforgettable and, although this is an older movie and most people probably know how it ends, I don't want to go into details just in case. But I will say that it's one of the best endings to a movie that I have seen. That's why I think this movie deserves 4 stars. 4/5