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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
'I have a gift for disaster...',
By A Customer
This review is from: The Medusa Touch [DVD] [1978] (DVD)
I'm quite worried about the chronic lack of reviews for this absolute classic film. To me, this is very powerful and is, in some cases, deeply disturbing and I feel that it has somewhat been neglected by people who thrive on films packed with horror, suspense and tension - the Medusa Touch has it all. OK, there are not many extras on the DVD but the film itself it very well crafted and Richard Burton is excellent as the novelist John Morlar, who is brutally assaulted at the beginning of the film by an unknown attacker and left for dead. The filom is an account of the later police investigation, as it's built up on flashbacks of Morlars past visits to his therapist Zonfeld (Lee Remick). He claimed he has 'a gift for disaster' after finding out at an early age he has the power to kill people through unconcious telekinesis. Although troubled by his powers, he uses them nevertheless against people who annoy him or get in his way. In hospital however after the attack, his brain is struggling for survival despite a critically slow pulse level - his is a mind determined not to die. It is only until they realise the reason why that the film really unfolds and the 'edge of your seat suspense' is really brought about in a fashion rarely seen in new modern-day films. This film is brilliant and I hope that by writing these words I will actually encourage more people to watch what I deem to be an utter classic.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent film that has stayed with me for over a decade.,
By George Nada (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Medusa Touch [DVD] [1978] (DVD)
I first saw this film about 15 or more years ago as a young teenager. I thought it was a brilliant combination of whodunnit, thriller and occult horror. I loved the insights into telekenesis, the flashback structure, the 70s styling (honest) and the French detective. A wonderful, disturbing movie that I have remembered clearly since first seeing it.Great to have this out on DVD, though the actual DVD is very average. Full screen ratio is disappointing if it was filmed in widescreen 1:1.85 or wider - I could be wrong. Lack of extras is poor, but it's cheap I suppose. Even so, definitely worth buying. I leant it to a friend and he and his wife thought it gripping and really praised it the next day!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A True classic.,
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This review is from: The Medusa Touch [DVD] [1978] (DVD)
Just to totally agree with the previous reviewer. This was without doubt a superb portrayal by Burton of a man possessed with a terrible knowledge, the knowledge that he could influence events just by thought. A film that has had very little exposure over the years, which is such a pity, especially considering the usual rubbish fare we are dished up. In my opinion Burton was just right for this role, conveying real menace in his depiction of the character. What a pity that new cinema audiences that are growing up now may never see the great Richard Burton, and films such as this. If you have never seen it, do so without delay, it will remain in your memory for a long time after.
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