A brain operation gives an ad man powers that upend his life and those around him.
THE PSYCHIC
He Could Read Men's Minds And Corrupt Their Women!
An ad executive takes a fall off a ladder and afterwards discovers that he has psychic powers. He leaves his family to go into show business and cash in on his new powers, and proceeds to rip off and alienate everyone who gets involved with them. Then one day his powers start to fade.
Quick Answer
The Psychic is a 1968 American drama, fantasy, and horror film directed by James F. Hurley about an advertising man who develops psychic powers after a head injury and struggles with the consequences.
Programmer's Pick
When the ad game meets ESP, it's not just the clients who get burned. The Psychic delivers psychic burnout, showbiz hustle, and 1960s decadence with a distinct sexploitation twist. Herschell Gordon Lewis co-writes, so expect the psychic to see way more than just the future.
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Overview
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Watch an ordinary ad man struggle with extraordinary abilities and the chaos they bring to his life and career.
Features female nudity, adultery, and other taboos, giving the supernatural storyline a steamy exploitation edge.
A head injury and brain operation serve as the bizarre origin story for a reluctant clairvoyant.
See psychic prowess morph into nightclub spectacle, blurring the line between gift and gimmick.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Psychic released? +
The Psychic was released in 1968.
Who directed The Psychic? +
James F. Hurley directed The Psychic.
How long is The Psychic? +
The Psychic has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is The Psychic? +
The Psychic blends drama, fantasy, and horror.
Where can I watch The Psychic? +
The Psychic is available to watch on SassyFlix.
What causes Dan's psychic powers? +
Dan's psychic abilities begin after he suffers a head injury and undergoes brain surgery.
How does Dan use his psychic gift after discovering it? +
Dan initially foresees personal tragedies, then parlays his abilities into a nightclub act and attempts to profit from show business.
