Crazy as Hell

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Crazy as Hell ★★½ 2002 (R)

Eriq La Salle makes his feature directorial debut in this uneven swirl of psychiatric and metaphysical themes. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Adams (Beach) arrives at a mental hospital to treat a group of patients using his controversial methods. Fueling his already robust superiority complex, his efforts are being filmed by weaselly documentary maker Parker (McGinley). When a seemingly rational man admits himself into the hospital claiming to be Satan (La Salle), Adams begins to lose control of his patients and his own sanity. Worthwhile for La Salle's performance but seems to drag when he's not on screen. 113m/C VHS, DVD . Eriq La Salle, Michael Beach, Ronny Cox, John C. McGinley, Tia Texada, Sinbad, Tracy Pettit; D: Eriq La Salle; W: Erik Jendresen, Jeremy Leven, Butch Robinson; C: George Mooradian; M: Billy Childs.