I recently watched The Mind of Mr. Soames (1970) on Shudder. The storyline follows a man who has been in a coma since birth and awakens at the age of 30. Local professionals attempt to help him adjust to his body and society, but will it be too much for him to handle?
Directed by Alan Cooke (The Starfish), the film stars Terence Smart (Wanted), Robert Vaughn (The Magnificent Seven), Nigel Davenport (The Island of Dr. Moreau), and Christian Roberts (The Desperados).
This picture is reminiscent of the Patrick films but with a slower, drier pace and fewer body count. Unlike Patrick, it primarily focuses on the main character's psyche, and not much unfolds until the end. The Patrick films executed this concept much better. The acting is solid, and the final scenes in the farmhouse are excellent, but it takes a while to get to the "good scenes." While worth a watch, it falls short of what it could have been.
In conclusion, this is an average addition to the horror genre that's only worth checking out if you're seeking something different. I would score this a 4.5/10.
Directed by Alan Cooke (The Starfish), the film stars Terence Smart (Wanted), Robert Vaughn (The Magnificent Seven), Nigel Davenport (The Island of Dr. Moreau), and Christian Roberts (The Desperados).
This picture is reminiscent of the Patrick films but with a slower, drier pace and fewer body count. Unlike Patrick, it primarily focuses on the main character's psyche, and not much unfolds until the end. The Patrick films executed this concept much better. The acting is solid, and the final scenes in the farmhouse are excellent, but it takes a while to get to the "good scenes." While worth a watch, it falls short of what it could have been.
In conclusion, this is an average addition to the horror genre that's only worth checking out if you're seeking something different. I would score this a 4.5/10.