The Medusa Touch (1978) movie poster

The Medusa Touch (1978)

"Richard Burton is the man with the medusa touch... he has the power to create catastrophe."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 61% (RT: 73%, MC: 49) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Jack Gold
Runtime
1h 49m
Country
France, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (196 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
Metacritic
49
Cast
Richard Burton as John Morlar
Lino Ventura as Brunel
Lee Remick as Doctor Zonfeld
Harry Andrews as Assistant Commissioner
Alan Badel as Barrister
Jeremy Brett as Edward Parrish
Michael Hordern as Atropos - Fortune Teller
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 196 votes. Critics scored it lower at 61%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A French detective in London reconstructs the life of a man lying in hospital with severe injuries with the help of journals and a psychiatrist. He realises that the man had powerful telekinetic abilities. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

The Medusa Touch is a 1978 horror, thriller, science fiction film directed by Jack Gold. A French detective in London reconstructs the life of a man lying in hospital with severe injuries with the help of journals and a psychiatrist. He realises that the man had powerful telekinetic abilities.

The film has been rated by 196 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, The Medusa Touch delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Medusa Touch (1978) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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