Patrick

Patrick (1978)

  • 40% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 52% of users liked it
    (510 ratings)

In Australian director Richard Franklin's Patrick, the subject of psychokinesis is used, not for the creation of De Palma-like bloodbath special effects as in Carrie and The Fury, but as an expression of a deeply disturbed persona. Patrick is first seen in the intensive care section of a… More

PG,
Directed By
Genres
Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Sep 7, 1978 Wide
Elite Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile

    One of Australia's commercially successful genre films of the 70s, a supernatural thriller

  • Alan Simpson, Sex Gore Mutants

    a fine example of the sort of naively sleazy genre fare that was produced in the 70's

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Tepid little chiller -- like a horror version of Tommy.

  • Rumsey Taylor, Not Coming to a Theater Near You

    It is a film that resists visceral shocks, favoring the horror of its psychology. A shame, for its psychology is only slightly horrific.

  • Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

    D.o.a.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jeff "


    Australian Sci Fi horror film that has hints of previous genre films is an obscured gem that has an interesting premise despite formulaic ideas. Patrick is a tense, thrilling film that relies on effective visuals to build up the tension on-screen. Director Richard Franklin direction… More

  • Lee ?


    Carrie-esque Aussie-horror about a comatose hospital patient named Patrick who has lost as his senses but to compensate he has developed dangerous psychokinesis powers which he uses to win the affections of his newly oppointed nurse. I enjoyed this one, quite good fun. Very low body… More

  • AJ V


    I thought this creepy telekinesis movie was awesome, but I don't know anyone else who agrees. The story is really unique and the actors are good, and there's some good scary moments. I don't know about you, but I enjoyed it.

  • Emily B


    A fun Ozploitation flick, about a creepy looking, disturbing comatose patient who communicates with his nurse through telekinesis. A bit dated, but as a no nonsense suspense/horror you could do worse.

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