Since 2002,Martin ScorseseandLeonardo DiCapriohave collaborated on multiple feature films.
Shutter Island, based on a 2003 book written byDennis Lehane, follows DiCaprio’s character, a U.S.
Marshal named Teddy Daniels, investigating the disappearance of a patient at a secretive, isolated psychiatric facility.
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DiCaprio is joined byMark Ruffaloas his partner, Chuck.
The island-set facility is overseen by two doctors portrayed by legendary actorsBen Kingsleyand the lateMax von Sydow.
What Makes Martin Scorsese’s ‘Shutter Island’ Feel Like a Horror Movie?
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This makesShutter Islanda uniquely discomforting movie asevery element is designed around creating an off-kilter experience.
Why Is Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘Shutter Island’ Performance So Strong?
The big reveal ofShutter Islandis that Daniels is not investigating a missing patient.
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Daniels is a hard-boiled, no-nonsense investigator.
Laeddis, in contrast, is grief-stricken and mentally broken by his actions.
He knows who he is and what he did.
Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, are sent to an asylum on a remote island in order to investigate the disappearance of a patient, where Teddy uncovers a shocking truth about the place.
