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* CompletelyDifferentTitle: The Island of the Cursed in Greece.
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* WordOfDante: The film's psychiatric advisor claims that [[spoiler: Teddy chose to be lobotomised as Andrew Laeddis, deciding it to be an adequate punishment for his crimes]].

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* WordOfDante: The film's psychiatric advisor claims that [[spoiler: Teddy [[spoiler:Teddy chose to be lobotomised as Andrew Laeddis, deciding it to be an adequate punishment for his crimes]].
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** This was originally commissioned as a directing vehicle for Creator/WolfgangPetersen. However, there were considerable modifications made to Dennis Lehane's novel in order to create a more action-driven blockbuster. Creator/DavidFincher was also considered to direct.

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** This was originally commissioned as a directing vehicle for Creator/WolfgangPetersen. However, there were considerable modifications made to Dennis Lehane's novel in order to create a more action-driven blockbuster. Creator/DavidFincher was also considered to direct.direct, at which stage the film would have starred Creator/BradPitt and Creator/MarkWahlberg.
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* CareerResurrection: This film is what brought Creator/BenKingsley back into the limelight after a period of obscurity.
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* CareerResurrection: This film is what brought Creator/BenKingsley back into the limelight after a period of obscurity.
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** Creator/JoshBrolin and Ceator/RobertDowneyJr were considered for the role of Chuck before Creator/MarkRuffalo was cast.

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* ActorAllusion:
** Creator/LeonardoDiCaprio feels uneasy on a ship. [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Bad memories]], perhaps? Additionally, the actor's mother is German.
** He also had considerable angst about [[TheLostLenore his dead wife]] in ''{{Film/Inception}}'', released the same year. In both movies he turns out to be [[spoiler: responsible for said wife's death]].
* FakeAmerican: British actress Emily Mortimer as American Rachel Solando.
* ShownTheirWork:
** The shooting of the Nazi guards at Dachau camp did indeed happen when it was liberated by the Americans on April 29th 1945.
** The pen Teddy uses is a Parker Jotter brand of ballpoint, released in 1954 and quickly made fountain pens obsolete.

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* ActorAllusion:
** Creator/LeonardoDiCaprio feels uneasy on a ship. [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Bad memories]], perhaps? Additionally,
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** He also had considerable angst about [[TheLostLenore his dead wife]] in ''{{Film/Inception}}'', released the same year. In both movies
role of Chuck Aule after sending Creator/MartinScorsese a fan letter saying how much he turns out wanted to be [[spoiler: responsible for said wife's death]].
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* FakeAmerican: British actress Emily Mortimer Creator/EmilyMortimer as American Rachel Solando.
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** The shooting of the Nazi guards at Dachau camp did indeed happen when it
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** The pen Teddy uses is a Parker Jotter brand of ballpoint,
going to be released in 1954 late 2009, presumably submitting it for Oscar consideration. But Paramount were already campaigning for ''Film/UpInTheAir'' and quickly made fountain pens obsolete.''Literature/TheLovelyBones'' instead - and so it was pushed back to February 2010.



** ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet'' was going to be made before this. When financing fell through, Scorsese opted to make ''Shutter Island'' instead.
** Josh Brolin and Robert Downey Jr were considered for the role of Chuck before Mark Ruffalo was cast.
** It was going to be released in late 2009, presumably submitting it for Oscar consideration. But Paramount were already campaigning for ''Film/UpInTheAir'' and ''Literature/TheLovelyBones'' instead - and so it was pushed back to February 2010.

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** ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet'' was going to be made before this. When financing fell through, Scorsese opted to make ''Shutter Island'' this instead.
** Josh Brolin Creator/JoshBrolin and Robert Downey Ceator/RobertDowney Jr were considered for the role of Chuck before Mark Ruffalo Creator/MarkRuffalo was cast.
** It This was going to be released in late 2009, presumably submitting it originally commissioned as a directing vehicle for Oscar consideration. But Paramount Creator/WolfgangPetersen. However, there were already campaigning for ''Film/UpInTheAir'' and ''Literature/TheLovelyBones'' instead - and so it considerable modifications made to Dennis Lehane's novel in order to create a more action-driven blockbuster. Creator/DavidFincher was pushed back also considered to February 2010.direct.


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** The pen Teddy uses is a particular brand of ballpoint that was released in 1954 and quickly made fountain pens obsolete. The brand was Parker Jotter, the same one Teddy uses in the film.

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** The pen Teddy uses is a particular Parker Jotter brand of ballpoint that was ballpoint, released in 1954 and quickly made fountain pens obsolete. The brand was Parker Jotter, the same one Teddy uses in the film.obsolete.



** ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet'' was going to be made before this. When financing fell through, Scorcese opted to make ''Shutter Island'' instead.

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** ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet'' was going to be made before this. When financing fell through, Scorcese Scorsese opted to make ''Shutter Island'' instead.



* WordOfDante: The film's psychiatric advisor claims that [[spoiler: Teddy chose to be lobotomised as Andrew Laeddis, deciding it to be an adequate punishment for his crimes]].

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* WordOfDante: The film's psychiatric advisor claims that [[spoiler: Teddy chose to be lobotomised as Andrew Laeddis, deciding it to be an adequate punishment for his crimes]].crimes]].
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* ActorAllusion: Creator/LeonardoDiCaprio feels uneasy on a ship. [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Bad memories]], perhaps? Additionally, the actor's mother is German.
* FakeAmerican: British actress Emily Mortimer as American Rachel Solando

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Creator/LeonardoDiCaprio feels uneasy on a ship. [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Bad memories]], perhaps? Additionally, the actor's mother is German.
** He also had considerable angst about [[TheLostLenore his dead wife]] in ''{{Film/Inception}}'', released the same year. In both movies he turns out to be [[spoiler: responsible for said wife's death]].
* FakeAmerican: British actress Emily Mortimer as American Rachel SolandoSolando.
* ShownTheirWork:
** The shooting of the Nazi guards at Dachau camp did indeed happen when it was liberated by the Americans on April 29th 1945.
** The pen Teddy uses is a particular brand of ballpoint that was released in 1954 and quickly made fountain pens obsolete. The brand was Parker Jotter, the same one Teddy uses in the film.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet'' was going to be made before this. When financing fell through, Scorcese opted to make ''Shutter Island'' instead.
** Josh Brolin and Robert Downey Jr were considered for the role of Chuck before Mark Ruffalo was cast.
** It was going to be released in late 2009, presumably submitting it for Oscar consideration. But Paramount were already campaigning for ''Film/UpInTheAir'' and ''Literature/TheLovelyBones'' instead - and so it was pushed back to February 2010.
* WordOfDante: The film's psychiatric advisor claims that [[spoiler: Teddy chose to be lobotomised as Andrew Laeddis, deciding it to be an adequate punishment for his crimes]].
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* FakeAmerican: British actress Emily Mortimer as American Rachel Solando
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** [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[Film/EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers2012 Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/Gandhi/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[Film/TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.
** [[Film/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles1990 Casey Jones]] is a mad arsonist. He used to be a [[Film/TheProphecy former priest turned Los Angeles homicide detective]]. And he shot [[Series/{{House}} Dr. House]]. And he [[TheCuriousCaseOfBenjaminButton made a clock that runs backwards]].
** [[Film/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Buffalo Bill]]/[[WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague Sinestro]]/[[Series/{{Monk}} Captain Stottlemeyer sans mustache]] is also the very disturbing Warden.
** Most of the main asylum workers are played by actors well known for their roles in horror movies or movies about killers. It creates a subconsciously uncomfortable feeling for the audience.

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* FakeAmerican: British actress Emily Mortimer as American Rachel Solando
* HeyItsThatGuy:
** [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[Film/EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers2012 Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/Gandhi/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[Film/TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.
** [[Film/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles1990 Casey Jones]] is a mad arsonist. He used to be a [[Film/TheProphecy former priest turned Los Angeles homicide detective]]. And he shot [[Series/{{House}} Dr. House]]. And he [[TheCuriousCaseOfBenjaminButton made a clock that runs backwards]].
** [[Film/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Buffalo Bill]]/[[WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague Sinestro]]/[[Series/{{Monk}} Captain Stottlemeyer sans mustache]] is also the very disturbing Warden.
** Most of the main asylum workers are played by actors well known for their roles in horror movies or movies about killers. It creates a subconsciously uncomfortable feeling for the audience.
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** [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[Film/EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers2012 Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[Film/TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.

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** [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[Film/EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers2012 Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/[[Film/IronMan3 Finch]]/Gandhi/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[Film/TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.



** Most of the main asylum workers are played by actors well known for their roles in horror movies or movies about killers. It creates a subconsciously uncomfortable feeling for the audience.

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** Most of the main asylum workers are played by actors well known for their roles in horror movies or movies about killers. It creates a subconsciously uncomfortable feeling for the audience.
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** [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[Film/EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[Film/TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.

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** [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[Film/EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers2012 Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[Film/TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.
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** [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[Film/EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.

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** [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[Film/EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[TheSeventhSeal [[Film/TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.
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* ActorAllusion: LeonardoDiCaprio feels uneasy on a ship. [[{{Titanic}} Bad memories]], perhaps? Additionally, the actor's mother is German.

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* ActorAllusion: LeonardoDiCaprio Creator/LeonardoDiCaprio feels uneasy on a ship. [[{{Titanic}} [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Bad memories]], perhaps? Additionally, the actor's mother is German.



** [[{{Titanic}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.
** [[Film/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles Casey Jones]] is a mad arsonist. He used to be a [[Film/TheProphecy former priest turned Los Angeles homicide detective]]. And he shot [[Series/{{House}} Dr. House]]. And he [[TheCuriousCaseOfBenjaminButton made a clock that runs backwards]].
** [[TheSilenceOfTheLambs Buffalo Bill]]/[[WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague Sinestro]]/[[Series/{{Monk}} Captain Stottlemeyer sans mustache]] is also the very disturbing Warden.

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** [[{{Titanic}} [[Film/{{Titanic 1997}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind [[Film/EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.
** [[Film/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles [[Film/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles1990 Casey Jones]] is a mad arsonist. He used to be a [[Film/TheProphecy former priest turned Los Angeles homicide detective]]. And he shot [[Series/{{House}} Dr. House]]. And he [[TheCuriousCaseOfBenjaminButton made a clock that runs backwards]].
** [[TheSilenceOfTheLambs [[Film/TheSilenceOfTheLambs Buffalo Bill]]/[[WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague Sinestro]]/[[Series/{{Monk}} Captain Stottlemeyer sans mustache]] is also the very disturbing Warden.
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** [[TheSilenceOfTheLambs Buffalo Bill]]/[[JusticeLeague Sinestro]]/[[{{Monk}} Captain Stottlemeyer sans mustache]] is also the very disturbing Warden.

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** [[TheSilenceOfTheLambs Buffalo Bill]]/[[JusticeLeague Sinestro]]/[[{{Monk}} Bill]]/[[WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague Sinestro]]/[[Series/{{Monk}} Captain Stottlemeyer sans mustache]] is also the very disturbing Warden.
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* ActorAllusion: LeonardoDiCaprio feels uneasy on a ship. [[{{Titanic}} Bad memories]], perhaps?

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* FakeAmerican: British actress Emily Mortimer as American Rachel Solando
* HeyItsThatGuy:
** [[{{Titanic}} Jack Dawson]]/[[{{Film/Inception}} Dom Cobb]] and [[EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind Stan]]/[[Film/TheAvengers Bruce Banner]] are investigating an insane asylum run by [[Film/{{Species}} Xavier Finch]]/[[Film/IronMan3 The Mandarin]], where [[TheSeventhSeal Antonius Block]] works. Oh, and [[{{Film/Watchmen}} Rorschach]] is also an inmate.
** [[Film/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles Casey Jones]] is a mad arsonist. He used to be a [[Film/TheProphecy former priest turned Los Angeles homicide detective]]. And he shot [[Series/{{House}} Dr. House]]. And he [[TheCuriousCaseOfBenjaminButton made a clock that runs backwards]].
** [[TheSilenceOfTheLambs Buffalo Bill]]/[[JusticeLeague Sinestro]]/[[{{Monk}} Captain Stottlemeyer sans mustache]] is also the very disturbing Warden.
** Most of the main asylum workers are played by actors well known for their roles in horror movies or movies about killers. It creates a subconsciously uncomfortable feeling for the audience.

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