The Entity

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Cast

Barbara Hershey
as Clara Morgan

Ron Silver
as Phil Schneiderman

David Labiosa
as Billy

George Coe
as Dr. Weber

Maggie Blye
as Cindy Nash

Richard Brestoff
as Gene Kraft

Michael Alldredge
as George Nash

Raymond Singer
as Joe Mehan

Allan Rich
as Dr. Walcott

Natasha Ryan
as Julie

Melanie Gaffin
as Kim

Alex Rocco
as Jerry Anderson

Sully Boyar
as Mr. Reisz

Tom Stern
as Woody Browne

Curt Lowens
as Dr. Wilkes

Paula Victor
as Dr. Chevalier

Lee Wilkof
as Dr. L. Hase

Deborah Stevenson
as Intern

Mark Weiner
as Intern

Lisa Gurley
as Receptionist

Chris Howell
as Guard

Renee Neimark
as Nurse

John Branagan
as Student

Daniel Furie
as Student

Amy Kirkpatrick
as Student

Todd Kutches
as Student

Jacqueline Brookes
as Dr. Cooley

Pauline Lomas
as Student

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Critic Reviews for The Entity

Audience Reviews for The Entity

• Jan 07, 2018

  Although it is a bit overlong and not exactly scary, this is a decent supernatural film that benefits from a good dialogue and characters that act like normal people in view of the disturbing circumstances they find themselves in, with Barbara Hershey in a strong performance.
  Carlos M Super Reviewer
• Oct 29, 2014

  Aside from an officious musical score over the workaholic opening credits and some blatantly cheesy lightning special effects, 'The Entity' is a chilling, pumiced ghost story where the poltergeist isn't craving vengeance or old-fashioned mischief. The ghost violates Clara Morgan (Barbara Hershey in a tour-de-force performance) almost immediately within the rushed beginning (no slow-burn plot development here) and the rape sequences gradually become more habitual and skin-crawling. Sidney J. Furie cleverly elects for a rewardingly cerebral analysis of whether the ghost is a psychosexual manifestation of Clara's adolescent wounds from her minister father or a tangible paranormal phenomenon. The unpleasantly irate rape scenes are heightened with a multitude of Dutch angles and a Stan Winston full-frontal body mold for Hershey where her bruised flesh is invisibly caressed by the evil spirit. The pounding death metal percussion in the background by Charles Bernsteinin really crackles. Two university professors in the parapsychology department could be remnants from Tucker and Specs: The Early Years. Ron Silver is the eternal skeptic as the soothing, sensitive therapist Phil Schneiderman. The science wing and Fredian principles clash over the validity of each other's diagnosis. A coda about how the story occurred in 1976 and the real-life Clara is still plagued by the attacks is particularly horrifying. 'The Entity' is Furie's magnum opus and Hershey should've won an Oscar for her haunted exhibition.
  

  Cory T Super Reviewer
• Nov 27, 2013

  The Entity is a supernatural horror film about a woman being tormented by a ghost who attacks and rapes her. Director Sidney J. Furie crafts a harrowing film that is an overlooked genre film, one that delivers genuine chills and is a must see movie for genre fans. This is the strongest directorial effort from Sidney J. Furie who would later helm the Top Gun rip-off, Iron Eagle. By today's standards. The Entity is a well executed movie that has a very good story, horrifying moments that will keep you on the edge of your sea. I was pleasantly surprised with the film, but there are things that really don't hold up. First I felt that the film's story, though very good, could have been a bit more developed. At times, it feels rushed, like the filmmakers were trying to conclude the film as quickly as possible. The other is that some of the effects look dated by today's standards. With that being said, The Entity is a film that has its imperfections, but nonetheless if you enjoy supernatural horror, this is one of the best films of the genre. The film has a good cast and effective performances make this a worthwhile and highly engaging movie that is a well constructed horror film that provides memorable moments of sheer terror. This one may be imperfect in some areas, like I've said, but there are more good things going for this one to make it worth seeing. The Entity is an engaging supernatural ride that uses atmosphere, effects and good performances to tell a standout story. If you love supernatural, ghost stories, then give this film a shot. The film may look dated, but is worth seeing for its sheer sense of atmosphere and good story.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Mar 27, 2013

  Early 80's cult chiller. A young mother is attacked in her home by an unseen force with no idea what it is and what it wants. Apparantly based on a true story, The Entity does a great job of building tension throughout along with some scares. Its this that makes the film still work, despite it looking a little dated. It might seem a bit random as we never actually find out who/what exactly the antagonist is but at the same time its the not knowing that keeps you on edge, even though that might prove frustrating to some.
  Adam M Super Reviewer

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