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MK Ultra

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Based on the infamous CIA drug experiments from the early 1960s, this psychological thriller follows a brilliant psychiatrist (Anson Mount) who unknowingly becomes entangled with a dangerous government entity fixated on mind control.
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Steve Morrissey Radio Times Sorrentino delivers a sober and detailed film that proves absorbing throughout. Rated: 3/5 May 2, 2024 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews An engrossing psychological thriller based on a true story. Rated: A- Oct 22, 2022 Full Review Nadir Samara Screen Rant Its tone & performances are in lockstep, creating a familiar but effective vibe, making MK Ultra a no-frills thriller reminiscent of 70s paranoia. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 7, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gregory S Just feel this movie had so much potential, but they squandered it. I actually laughed at a fight seen. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review James W A film on this subject could have and should have been much better. This one was... just silly. There was no real storyline, just haphazard scenes that attempted, but failed, to develop a plot. The main character moved throughout every scene as though he was lost. Early in the film, we learn that he is a sexual deviant. Every other character in the movie is so shallow that we learn absolutely nothing about them other than, through the interjection of random shadowy scenes, that each of them is also a sadistic sexual deviant. The bloody ending was pointless. I kept waiting for the movie to get better, but it never did. If you want to know anything about MK Ultra, you're better off watching a Youtube documentary. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/03/25 Full Review Jeffrey P Fascinating subject from American history, unfortunately, here it is slow paced and without much meaningful content or development before an end that is somewhat shocking, if true. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/24/24 Full Review Bernie W Not a fan. Enjoyed the film though, but would've liked it better if it was a more fleshed out story and factually crazier Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/24 Full Review jean c poor and slow narrative technique, annoying handheld camera scenes transform a true story in a bad tale. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/27/23 Full Review Lesley E This movie was bland from the get go. The cinematography is not very good, everything looks "dull" - and when the plot itself is very dull, the bland cinematography doesn't do it any favours as well (also the amount of nudity and sex scenes don't do it any favours either as it adds absolutely nothing to the plot whatsoever). As far as the Mk Ultra stuff is concerned, in spite of the film's name, it actually doesn't center around MK Ultra so much but rather the doctor conducting the experiments. It's basically a journey from "darkness to light" - the doctor starts off as very cold, clinical and emotionless, but then towards the 3rd act of the film, he finally develops a conscience and realises what he's been involved in is wrong and inhuman. The only redeemable quality of this film is the acting. The actors give good performances in spite of the dull script they've been given. If you're looking for a good MK Ultra thriller, try the "Manchurian Candidate" and give this one a hard pass. Final verdict: 1 star. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Based on the infamous CIA drug experiments from the early 1960s, this psychological thriller follows a brilliant psychiatrist (Anson Mount) who unknowingly becomes entangled with a dangerous government entity fixated on mind control.
Director
Joseph Sorrentino
Producer
Lee Broda, Brian Mercer, Andreas Schilling, Joseph Sorrentino, Jerry Tankersley, Seth Willenson
Screenwriter
Joseph Sorrentino
Distributor
Cinedigm
Production Co
LB Entertainment, Ten Past Nine Productions
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 7, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 7, 2022
Runtime
1h 37m
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