Patrick
Director: Richard Franklin
Actors: Susan Penhaligon, Robert Helpmann, Rod Mullinar
PlotKathy Jacquard, a young nurse, takes a job at a remote private hospital where she is assigned to care for a patient named Patrick. Patrick has been in a coma for three years following a traumatic event that left him in a vegetative state. Although seemingly unresponsive, Patrick begins to exhibit strange abilities, including telekinetic powers that he uses to manipulate his environment. Kathy starts to experience inexplicable phenomena and soon realizes that Patrick’s condition might be more complex than the doctors believe.
As she delves deeper into Patrick's past and the circumstances that led to his current state, Kathy becomes increasingly convinced that Patrick is attempting to communicate with her. Struggling to balance her duties and personal investigation, she encounters resistance from the hospital staff and faces numerous obstacles. The tension escalates as Kathy's suspicions grow, and she becomes determined to uncover the truth behind Patrick's mysterious powers and the dark secrets lurking within the hospital’s walls.
Writers: Everett De Roche
Release Date: 07 Sep 1979
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: Unrated
Country: Australia
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
While 'Patrick' may lack the gore and action of modern horror, its suspenseful narrative and solid performances make it a worthwhile Blu-ray with decent extras.
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