A catatonic young man harasses hospital staff and kills his perceived enemies via telekinesis to claim a nurse as his own. Tune in as Chris talks Everett de Roche, Shock treatment, & heavy subjects as the LSCE screens the 1978 Ozploitation Cult-Classic “Patrick.” Join us!
Works Cited:
“Australian Int’l Finishes ‘Patrick,’ Third 1977 Film.” Boxoffice., Feb 06, 1978. 15, Article Link . (accessed March 7, 2022).
Canby, Vincent. 1979. “Movie: ‘Patrick’ From Australia: A Seventh Sense.” The New York Times. September 7, 1979. Article Link (Accessed March 6, 2022)
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