Patrick 4K 1978 Australian Cut Ultra HD 2160p

Story Movie

"Patrick" (1978) is a frightening and suspenseful horror thriller that tells the story of a young man with a mysterious ability to manipulate the forces around him. Under the direction of Richard Franklin, the movie takes the viewer through a sinister maze of deadly events where reality intertwines with nightmares. Patrick, played by Robert Thomas, becomes the center of attention in a dark and skillfully unfolding intrigue full of unexpected twists and mystical mysteries. The film envelops the viewer in an atmosphere of horror and suspense, highlighting the darker aspects of the human psyche and nature. "Patrick" is a heartbreaking ode to horror that will leave viewers in a state of excitement and make them think about the boundaries between reality and nightmares.

Review 4K Movie

The later 70's saw a handful of films about people with psychic powers, but this little-known thriller from Australia may just be the most unique of them all.

Nurse comes under the spell of her seemingly comatose patient, whose intense psychic powers are menacing the people around her.

Patrick is a bizarre, yet oddly moving film that benefits strongly from its off-beat and ultimately unpredictable story. It's a tale that manages to side-step clichés to become not only a brooding chiller, but a weird love story as well. There's an occasional good bit of suspense and shock that keeps the tension high. The story also possesses a strange sense of the erotic. Granted, the plot is a bit slow in pace but Richard Franklin's direction and a good cast help to carry it well.

Star Susan Penhaligon does a throughly good performance as the films heroine/victim. Rod Mulliner is good as Penhaligon's troubled husband, as is Bruce Barry as her boyfriend. Robert Thompson is also a stand-out as the films menacing title character. Even though Thompson spends most of the film lying in silence he still conveys a threatening presence, he's just that good of an actor.

For those seeking a left-field thriller that's thoughtfully well done, Patrick may just be your date.