The Fury
Seen it?1978 | 118 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Shining, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$24 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 123K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian De Palma
- Kirk DouglasPeter Sandza
- John CassavetesBen Childress
- Carrie SnodgressHester
- Charles DurningDr. Jim McKeever
- Amy IrvingGillian Bellaver
- Andrew StevensRobin Sandza
- Fiona LewisDr. Susan Charles
- Carol Eve RossenDr. Ellen Lindstrom
- William FinleyRaymond Dunwoodie
- Melody Thomas ScottLaRue