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The Psychic

Seen it?

1977 | 97 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. 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 and horror fans. 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 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A woman with psychic powers has a vision of a murder that took place in a house owned by her husband.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lucio Fulci

  • Jennifer O'NeillVirginia Ducci
  • Gabriele FerzettiEmilio Rospini
  • Marc PorelLuca Fattori
  • Gianni GarkoFrancesco Ducci
  • Ida GalliGloria Ducci
  • Jenny TamburiBruna
  • Fabrizio JovineCommissioner D'Elia
  • Riccardo Parisio PerrottiMelli
  • Loredana SavelliGiovanna Rospini
  • Salvatore PuntilloSecond Cab Driver