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The Fury

1978 · 118 min

A grim, suspenseful ride with sudden shocks and a sinister atmosphere that keeps you on edge.

Directed by
Brian De Palma
Genres
Horror, Science fiction, Thriller
Tagline
An experience in terror and suspense.
Overview
When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Childress, who is studying people with supernatural powers in hopes of developing their talents as weapons. Soon Peter pairs up with Gillian, a teen who has telekinesis, to find and rescue Robin.

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Directed by
Brian De Palma
Genres
Horror, Science fiction, Thriller
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • conspiracy
  • power
  • family
  • betrayal
  • revenge
Places
  • big city
  • single country house
  • hospital
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror7
Humour2
Realism5
Romance2
Tension8
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Genres
horror, science fiction, thriller
Directed by
Brian De Palma
Written by
John Farris
Starring
Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Carrie Snodgress, Charles Durning, Amy Irving, Andrew Stevens, Fiona Lewis, Carol Eve Rossen
Music
John Williams
Cinematography
Richard H. Kline
Runtime
118 min
Country
United States of America, Israel
Languages
English

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