The Experiment

Year:	2001
Running Time:	120 minutes
Aspect Ratio:	1.85:1 (XWide)
Certificate:	– Not suitable for under 18s
Subtitles:	The level of subtitling in this film is unknown to WSC
Directed by	Unknown
Starring:	Unknown

Review: Based on a genuine psychological experiment conducted at Stanford University in the 1970s. 'The Experiment' was a major hit on the festival circuit, and is due for its national release at the end of March. It concerns a group of 20 people who are brought to and abandoned prison and split into guards and prisoners. The guards are given all-encompassing power, and the plot is left to boil. As the lines between experiment and reality blur, a desperate struggle for survival begins which must end in tragedy. 'The Experiment' has been hailed as a work of genius by British critics. Empire said 'The Experiment' delivers 'an unforgettably suspenseful second half', while Total Film calls it a 'harrowing journey to hell'. With the current vogue for films focussing on our obsession with violence inherent in society (consider 'Battle Royale' and 'Series 7: The Contenders') this is an important and timely reminder of the human capacity for evil. This is an unmissable drama and recommended for anyone with an interest in on-the-edge film making, or anyone who likes films which make them think.