5.5
“They never imagined it would go this far”
The Experiment (2010)
July 15, 20101h 36mEN
6.4
1.3K votes
Overview
20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.
Director
Paul T. ScheuringWriters
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Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$21.8M
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Production Companies
Stage 6 FilmsInferno EntertainmentCinedigmMagnet Media ProductionsMagnet Media GroupAdelstein/Parouse Productions
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