In a prison for the criminally insane, deranged anthropologist Ethan Powell is set to be examined by a bright young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Driven by ambition and a hunger for the truth, Caulder will eventually risk everything—even put his very life on the line—in a harrowing attempt to understand the bizarre actions of this madman.

Editor's Verdict

❌NO

"The movie 'Instinct' is a psychological thriller set entirely within a high-security prison environment. There is no indication whatsoever that the plot, setting, themes, or iconography relate to the Christmas season. It fails to meet any of the criteria for Christmas movie qualification."

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Cast & Crew

Anthony Hopkins

Dr. Ethan Powell

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Dr. Theo Caulder

Donald Sutherland

Ben Hillard

Maura Tierney

Lynn Powell

George Dzundza

Dr. John Murray

John Ashton

Guard Dacks

JA

John Aylward

Warden Keefer

DS

Doug Spinuzza

Nicko

TQM

Thomas Q. Morris

Pete

VS

Vivienne Sendaydiego

Catherine

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