Directed by:
Mark HartleyScreenplay:
Justin KingComposer:
Pino DonaggioCast:
Charles Dance, Sharni Vinson, Rachel Griffiths, Peta Sergeant, Martin Crewes, Rod Mullinar, Eliza Taylor, Damon Gameau, Camilla Jackson, Simone Buchanan (more)VOD (1)
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A clandestine tale of forbidden medical experiments and deadly obsession set in a world of dark shadows and creeping disquiet, Patrick is a terrifying new name in visceral terror and electrifying suspense. After the mysterious disappearance of a nurse at a remote private clinic, Kathy (Sharni Vinson, You’re Next) takes up the vacant role at ‘Roget Clinic’, a private hospital for the clinically comatose in a remote seaside town. Kathy is placed under the imperious watch of Matron Cassidy (Rachel Griffiths, Six Feet Under) and Dr. Sebastian Roget (Charles Dance, Game Of Thrones), a renegade neurologist operating at the fringes of medical society. Despite her strong sense of foreboding and the dismal working conditions, Kathy is desperate to take up the post and overlooks the eeriness of the ward and the disturbing patients that reside there. Assigned to care for a mysterious coma patient simply known as Patrick (Jackson Gallagher, Home and Away), Kathy is ill prepared for the danger and destruction in store as Patrick’s telepathic powers and newfound affections for Kathy turn into a deadly and bloody obsession. (Umbrella Entertainment)
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I haven't seen the original and I don't plan to see it yet, so I enjoyed the remake perfectly. Funny, atmospheric, slightly creepy and original from start to finish. The much criticized visual effects happened to be very decent considering the budget and certainly didn't irritate me, I also enjoyed the allusion to Final Destination. The frantic finale lasted nearly half an hour and I enjoyed every second of it. This could be a horror classic one day :) 75%
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The clichés in the movie don't bother me that much, as it's a fairly well-executed horror work. However, there are just too many elements you feel like you've already seen before. There is not enough innovation. Mark Hartley took the remake perhaps too literally as if he didn't want to add anything that could spoil the impression that this is truly a remake of something older. It's good that we're returning to the older material, but perhaps it could be even better.
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