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Shadows of the Mind
Shadows of the Mind
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Shadows of the Mind

1979
1h 20m
Thriller
Horror

Status

Released

Release

1979

Runtime

1h 20m

Storyline

The film opens as Elise is getting released from a mental institution after 12 years of being locked up. She witnessed her mother drown and afterwards was never the same. Her psychiatrist, Dr. Robert Lang believes she is well enough to leave the hospital. He along with his girlfriend Diana escort Elise back to her childhood home. Soon, Elise’s stepbrother Leland shows up. It’s clear that his intentions are not good as he taunts her about her mother’s death. Later, it becomes clear that he wants the entire estate for himself and wants Elise locked back up forever. Elise begins hearing voices and having flashbacks of the night her mother died. Soon, people around Elise get murdered. The killer is a bit of a surprise and the conclusion is awesome. The atmosphere created is fantastic and sits somewhere in-between Don’t Look in the Basement (1973) and Funeral Home (1980). (from http://www.scaredstiffreviews.com/?p=4609)

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Aug 18, 1979
Languages
English
Director
Roger Watkins
Roger Watkins
Production
Production Concepts Ltd.
Production Concepts Ltd.
LBS Properties
LBS Properties
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Marion Joyce

Elise Halsted

Erik Rolfe

Dr. Robert Lang

G.E. Barrymore

Leland Sayers

Bianca Sloane

Diana Russell

Anthony Frank

Andrew

Don Renshaw

Sydell

Marcia Watkins

Stepmother

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