The Rule of Jenny Pen

Stefan Mortensen (Geoffrey Rush), a stern judge, suffers a stroke during a trial and is admitted to a gloomy nursing home. There, he discovers that Dave Crealy (John Lithgow), a disturbed resident with a disturbing doll, subjects the residents to a macabre game called "Jenny Pen's Law." When a resident turns up dead and the staff ignores Mortensen's warnings, he decides to take action. With the help of his roommate, former athlete Tony Garfield, he will attempt to put an end to the reign of terror in the center.

The film combines suspense, psychological horror, and human drama, exploring the abuse of power and corruption in closed spaces, where injustice can thrive without opposition. At the same time, it reflects resistance, dignity, and courage in the face of extreme situations, showing how even at the end of life it is possible to fight for justice. Ashcroft and Kent construct an intense narrative, where acts of manipulation and violence intertwine with moments of humanity and moral reflection, turning the film into a disturbing thriller that questions the limits of ethics and the price of freedom in a world that seeks to subjugate the most vulnerable.