The Fury (HBO)
Telekinetic teen seeks revenge in sci-fi thriller
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About The Fury (HBO)
Released: 1978
Platform: Max
Rating: R
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Cast
Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Carrie Snodgress, Charles Durning, Amy Irving, Andrew Stevens
About The Fury (HBO)
The Fury is a 1978 supernatural horror film directed by Brian De Palma. The film follows a former CIA agent using the talents of a young psychic to help retrieve his telekinetic son from terrorists, who want to use his mental powers for evil. The movie is a thrilling supernatural journey packed with suspense and shock.
Making / Production
The movie was produced by Frank Yablans, with the screenplay penned by John Farris based on his 1976 novel of the same name. The film was shot in locations around Chicago. De Palma used his keen eye for visuals to create impressive spectacles within the film.
Actors
- Kirk Douglas as Peter Sandza - Douglas plays the role of a desperate father on a relentless quest to find his son. His performance is marked by a blend of intensity and raw emotion.
- John Cassavetes as Ben Childress - Cassavetes portrays the antagonist Childress, brilliantly capturing the character's ruthlessness and manipulation.
- Amy Irving as Gillian Bellaver - Irving gives a powerful performance as a young girl discovering her psychic powers while being drawn into intricate conspiracies.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film was originally slated to be a vehicle for actor Cliff Robertson, who had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
- Amy Irving's character was initially supposed to be a late teenager. However, following a rewrite, the character's age was dropped to 17.
- The ending sequence was one of the most complex special effects of its time, involving numerous layered elements.
Quotes
- "Robin, get out!" - Peter Sandza
- "You always were his favorite, even though he never did a damn thing for you." - Ben Childress
- "They've killed Robin." - Dr. McKeever
Music, Soundtrack
- The score for the film was provided by John Williams, whose haunting compositions set the perfect mood for De Palma's thriller.
- The main theme is hauntingly beautiful, adding an extra edge to the suspenseful sequences.
- "For Gillian," a recurring motif throughout the score, perfectly captures the characters’ intense emotions.
About The Fury (HBO)
A thrilling exploration of telekinesis, espionage, and revenge featuring a former agent hunting down his kidnapped psychic son.
