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The Sender

  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
2K
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The Sender (1982)
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
A disturbed telepathic man is unable to fully control his ability to transmit his dreams and visions into the minds of the people around him, or even influence reality. A female therapist tr... Read allA disturbed telepathic man is unable to fully control his ability to transmit his dreams and visions into the minds of the people around him, or even influence reality. A female therapist tries to help him, but his mother gets in the way.A disturbed telepathic man is unable to fully control his ability to transmit his dreams and visions into the minds of the people around him, or even influence reality. A female therapist tries to help him, but his mother gets in the way.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Roger Christian
  • Writer
    • Thomas Baum
  • Stars
    • Kathryn Harrold
    • Zeljko Ivanek
    • Shirley Knight
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roger Christian
  • Writer
    • Thomas Baum
  • Stars
    • Kathryn Harrold
    • Zeljko Ivanek
    • Shirley Knight
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 30User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    The Sender (1982)
    The Sender (1982)
    Shirley Knight in The Sender (1982)
    Kathryn Harrold and Paul Freeman in The Sender (1982)
    Kathryn Harrold in The Sender (1982)
    Kathryn Harrold in The Sender (1982)
    Kathryn Harrold in The Sender (1982)
    Kathryn Harrold in The Sender (1982)
    The Sender (1982)
    Zeljko Ivanek in The Sender (1982)
    Miki Iveria in The Sender (1982)
    Shirley Knight in The Sender (1982)

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    Kathryn Harrold
    Kathryn Harrold
    • Gail Farmeras Gail Farmer
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • The Senderas The Sender
    Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight
    • Jerolynas Jerolyn
    Paul Freeman
    Paul Freeman
    • Dr. Denmanas Dr. Denman
    Sean Hewitt
    Sean Hewitt
    • The Messiahas The Messiah
    Harry Ditson
    Harry Ditson
    • Dr. Hirschas Dr. Hirsch
    Olivier Pierre
    • Dr. Erskineas Dr. Erskine
    Tracy Harper
    • Young Girlas Young Girl
    Al Matthews
    Al Matthews
    • Viet Nam Veteranas Viet Nam Veteran
    Marsha A. Hunt
    Marsha A. Hunt
    • Nurse Joas Nurse Jo
    • (as Marsha Hunt)
    Angus MacInnes
    Angus MacInnes
    • Sheriff Proutyas Sheriff Prouty
    Jana Shelden
    • Nurse Reimboldas Nurse Reimbold
    Manning Redwood
    Manning Redwood
    • Policemanas Policeman
    John Stephen Hill
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Monica Buford
    • Dr. Warrenas Dr. Warren
    Janet Brandes
    • Patientas Patient
    Peter Carlisle
    • Patientas Patient
    Barbara Coles
    Barbara Coles
    • Patientas Patient
    • Director
      • Roger Christian
    • Writer
      • Thomas Baum
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Quentin Tarantino's favorite horror movie of 1982.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Hidden Horror (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Walk Through the Meadows
      (uncredited)

      Music by Johnny Pearson

      Bosworth Music Ltd

    User reviews30

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Interesting premise well executed.
    The titular character is a man able to send his thoughts and dreams to people. This is an interesting concept and very well illustrated throughout the film.

    Zeljko Ivanek stars as The Sender, a young man who tried to commit suicide by attempting to drown himself. (Throughout the film he is known only as The Sender). He is taken to a State Mental Hospital where Dr Farmer (Kathryn Harrold) takes care of him. As she becomes more interested in him (on a professional and sympathetic level), she feels compelled to finding out the truth about him and his past, and go beyond the call of duty to help him. At first, he has Amnesia and his life is a mystery. I really enjoyed Kathryn Harrold in the role of Dr Farmer, and made the film all the more believable. The mystery deepens when The Sender's Mother shows up.

    The performances in general are very good and 'The Sender' certainly is one of the more stylish horror films of the 80's. The film hits the viewer with surprise upon surprise and builds to a good climax, and a rather chilling ending.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tajanstvena moc
    • Filming locations
      • Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Kingsmere Productions Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,054,328
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $434,884
      • Oct 24, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,054,328
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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