THE VAULT

The Medusa Touch (1978) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.5/100

Richard Burton is the man with the medusa touch... he has the power to create catastrophe.

The Premise

A French detective in London reconstructs the life of a man lying in hospital with severe injuries with the help of journals and a psychiatrist. He realises that the man had powerful telekinetic abilities.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Supernatural Thriller, Psychological, The Medusa Touch taps into fundamental fears. The 6.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of london, england, robbery, telekinesis continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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