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The Experiment (2001)
Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Cast: Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Berkel, Justus von Dohnányi, Maren Eggert
Runtime120 min
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20 volunteers agree to take part in a seemingly well-paid experiment advertised by the university. It is supposed to be about aggressive behavior in an artificial prison situation. A journalist senses a story behind the ad and smuggles himself in among the test subjects. They are randomly divided into prisoners and guards. What seems like a game at the beginning soon turns into bloody seriousness.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Experiment (2001), directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its tense, psychological drama while others found it overly familiar. The film was not widely recognized with major awards, but has maintained a decent audience reception, earning a 7.0/10 rating on IMDb and a 57% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Fans of tense, psychologically gripping thrillers directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel will appreciate the captivating social experiment at the heart of this 2001 film, which features standout performances from actors like Moritz Bleibtreu as the journalist who infiltrates the study.
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The Experiment was a documentary series broadcast on BBC television in 2002.
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