A Movie Scene Quiz

But that definition would exclude Psycho, and how could you have a list of movies about insanity that didn't include Psycho? (Dibs on Psycho, if we go with insanity as a topic.)

Bree, At the end of Psycho, the psychiatrist reveals his conversation with Mrs. Bates. I think talk with the shrink would count. In any event, you got dibs. I have a few other nut cases in mind.

Whew. That's a relief.

I can't remember - does he hitch a ride with Neil Young? That might be after he comes back from heaven. Gee, it's only been 20 years since I've seen it - you'd think I could remember it better! Maybe I'll rent it and find out, but not before we've moved on to Insanity Treatments (?).

39. Neitoperho (1997, The Collector), runaway girl hitchhikes

One more hitchhiking film to go... Did we already decide what "I" will be? How about "island" (specified, for example as a "desert island", or a film in which insularity is a strong topic, i.e. the island is not just back drop, but it being an island is of importance to the plot. I love islands )

Found it:

40. Sur un arbre perché (1971, Perched on a Tree), Louis de Funès picks up two hitchhikers before driving into a ravine and ending up on top of a tree. The film is as funny as the plot is ridiculous.

Hallelujah and thanks, Paaskynen. We are finished with the hitchhikers. So what's it gonna be, Raggedy. Insanity? Idols? Idiots? Infants. Insects. I'm ready--for some of the above.

Good morning.
I had one for No. 40, Paaskynen, but you beat me to it. I was going to use "Starman" - the scene in which Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen flag a truck down and hop in the back while trying to escape. I like your choice better.

I love islands, too, but "insanity" better suits my frame of mind today. Islands will be in the next round if we have one.

I = Insanity, insane asylum, - psychiatric treatment

1. The Snake Pit

2. Psycho
3. Spellbound

4. Dracula (several versions had a scene in the insane asylum)

5. A Beautiful Mind
6. Asylum

7. Das Kabinett des Dr. Caligari (1920)
8. Amadeus (1984)
9. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

Recap:

I = Insanity, insane asylum, - psychiatric treatment

1. The Snake Pit
2. Psycho
3. Spellbound
4. Dracula (several versions had a scene in the insane asylum)
5. A Beautiful Mind
6. Asylum
7. Das Kabinett des Dr. Caligari (1920)
8. Amadeus (1984)
9. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

Hey Raggedy, Starman was #28 in the last round. I think I threw that one in. Good thing that Paaskynen finished up the round!

10. K-Pax
11. Twelve Monkeys

With good reason: the Bram Stoker novel is set, in part, in an insane asylum. I think even Nosferatu contained a scene in an asylum, although I'm not sure of this. Of course, the creepiest insane, bug-eating Renfield is still the original -- Dwight Frye -- in the 1931 version of Dracula.

Wow, insanity, that must become an insanely long list

Let me see:

12. Les Uns et les Autres (1981, Bolero), Violin player ends up in asylum.
13. Un long dimanche de fiançailles (2004, A very long engagement), Audrey Tautou's shell shocked boyfriend ends up in an asylum.
14. À la folie... pas du tout (2002, He loves me...He loves me not), Audrey Tautou end up in an asylum herself.
15. Le Roi de Coeur (1966, King of Hearts), during WWI the lunatics are saner than the sane.
16. Persona (1966), actrice ends up in mental care
17. Såsom i en spegel (1961, Through a Glass Darkly), mentally ill woman is released
18. Wilderness (1996), Psychiatrist ends up in an institution after seeing a werewolf
19. Ginger Snaps: Unleashed (2004), sister of werewolf in asylum
20. Mr. Jones (1993), Richard Gere in asylum
21. Awakenings (1990), Robin Williams is doctor in mental hospital
22. The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976), Inspecteur Dreyfuss escapes from asylum
23. Regeneration (1997), Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon meet in an asylum
24. Van de koele meren des doods (1982, Hedwig, the quiet lakes), Renée Soutendijk goes barmy.
25. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Linda Hamilton needs to be liberated from asylum
26. Prozac nation (2001), Christina Ricce gets treatment
27. Girl interrupted (1999), Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie in asylum

so far...

28. High Anxiety

29. A Clockwork Orange (1971), hoodlum gets drastic treatment
30. Repulsion (1965), Catherine Deneuve goes bonkers
31. Requiem for a Dream (2000), old lady goes bananas on dope
32. The Exorcist (1973), Linda Blairs visits a therapist
33. Good Will Hunting (1997), Robin Williams helps Mat Damon
34. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), Gary Cooper is declared mad because he wants to share his wealth
35. Zelig (1983), Woody Allen is treated by Mia Farrow
36. The Fisher King (1991), Robin Williams is nuts
37. Ansikte mot ansikte (1976), psychiatrist Liv Ullmann loses it
38. Shine (1996), Ralph Fiennes has a screw loose
39. Laurel Canyon (2002), psychiatrist Christian Bale cheats on his wife Kate Beckinsale
40. The Prince of Tides (1991), Barbra Streisand helps Nick Nolte
41. Gothika (2003), Psychotherapist Halle Berry becomes patient in her own asylum
42. The Singing Detective (2003), Mel Gibson unrecognisable as psychiatrist
43. Dr T and the Women (2000), Richard Gere's wife goes off her rocker
44. Analyse this (1999), and that, Billy Crystal as psychiatrist

so far...

You are absolutely prolific on this subject, Paaskynen!

Insanity is common in film because it fascinates as ridiculous, sad or scary (so it can cover comedy, drama and horror).

45. Doctor Dolittle (1998), Eddie Murphy seeks professional help