The Ward is chilling in parts, but ultimately lacks character depth and originality.
Directing his first feature in almost a decade, John Carpenter has credited Mick Garris as the main catalyst behind his welcome comeback. Inspired by Gariss’ TV series, Masters of Horror, Carpenter reportedly enjoyed working on the low-budget, fast-paced project so much he wanted to try to make a film using the same principles. The outcome, The Ward, is a psychological thriller with elements of the classic horror style.
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