PATRICK (2013) ** Charles Dance, Rachel Griffiths, Sharni Vinson, Peta Sergeant, Damon Gameau, Martin Crewes, Jackson Gallagher. Remake of '70s little-scene telekinesis horror flick about a young nurse (Vinson) discovers her new gig at a neuro-research center includes nefarious experiments by her mad scientist employer (Dance eerily beginning to resemble Peter Cushing) who is determined to tap into the titular comatose adolescent at any costs. While the production values are over-the-top (does EVERY thing have to be 'stung' with an ear-splitting sound effect or musical tone?) it sports a decent Pino Donaggio score and director Mark Hartley keeps Justin King's by-the-numbers script percolating nicely for the most part.
Review of Patrick: Evil Awakens
Patrick: Evil Awakens
(2013)
Remake of '70s little-scene telekinesis horror flick
7 November 2013
Warning: Spoilers