- Network: Lifetime
- Series Premiere Date: Jan 19, 2019
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Thematically and visually, Escaping the Mad House reminds me of last year's brilliant miniseries Alias Grace (on Netflix)--the damp and pitiless period setting, the endless poor women being thrown away like trash, the hot young doctor who seemingly just wants to explore the mind of a vulnerable woman. Of course, this movie isn't nearly as delicate as that series, but it's a good ride if you want a wild little intermezzo in between your staid winter programming.
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As cable TV movies go, this one stands out from the pack thanks in large part to performances from Christina Ricci and Judith Light. In fact, their work and the true story [...] are deserving of the big screen and a better production budget. [18 Jan 2019, p.50]