THE VAULT

Patrick (1978) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.5/100

He's in a coma... Yet, he can kill...

The Premise

A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Patrick taps into fundamental fears. The 6.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of telekinesis, psychic power, hospital continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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