After killing his overly promiscuous parents, a young man- named Patrick- has ended up in an institution for the criminally insane...where he lies comatose.
Although, despite becoming paralyzed, and losing all 5 of his senses...it is quite evident that he has not lost his sentience.
And even developed a sixth sense.
Most of the nurses think he's the epitome of evil, and treat him with disdain...as flowers won't grow in his presence.
That is, until a young nurse is assigned to his care, and shows him actual compassion.
He seems to have taken a liking to her.
One might even say...he has become obsessed.
Because he shows her just what he can do...but, he wants her to keep it a secret.
First, he communicates with her by spitting.
One for yes, and two for no.
But he can also use his powers to manipulate objects...kind of like a poltergeist.
Thus, he can manipulate the typewriter, to speak to her, as well.
And it seems he's ready, willing and able to use these abilities to target anyone who takes a shining to his new favourite nurse.
For he has not lost his lust to kill...
Because, when one of the doctor's tries to "cure" him with electroshock therapy...he starts to get angry...thinking that they are trying to kill him.
Forcing him to kill one of the nurses, and trap the estranged husband of his nurse in an elevator.
Eventually, he gives the young nurse an ultimatum...to euthanize him, or risk letting her husband die.
So, obviously, she chooses to inject him.
Only for Patrick uses his powers to try and make her inject herself instead.
This decision, however, allows her husband to escape.
And he saves her at the last second.
Inevitably, they go through with euthanizing Patrick.
But is he really dead?
Can he even truly be killed?
Made in Australia, this is the film that would bring Ozploitation to the world.
And it would be remade again in 2013, as Patrick: Evil Awakens.
Which is kind of stupid, because they totally left room for it to be followed up with a sequel.
A wasted oppourtunity, for sure.
But still a great flick.
6.5 out of 10.
Although, despite becoming paralyzed, and losing all 5 of his senses...it is quite evident that he has not lost his sentience.
And even developed a sixth sense.
Most of the nurses think he's the epitome of evil, and treat him with disdain...as flowers won't grow in his presence.
That is, until a young nurse is assigned to his care, and shows him actual compassion.
He seems to have taken a liking to her.
One might even say...he has become obsessed.
Because he shows her just what he can do...but, he wants her to keep it a secret.
First, he communicates with her by spitting.
One for yes, and two for no.
But he can also use his powers to manipulate objects...kind of like a poltergeist.
Thus, he can manipulate the typewriter, to speak to her, as well.
And it seems he's ready, willing and able to use these abilities to target anyone who takes a shining to his new favourite nurse.
For he has not lost his lust to kill...
Because, when one of the doctor's tries to "cure" him with electroshock therapy...he starts to get angry...thinking that they are trying to kill him.
Forcing him to kill one of the nurses, and trap the estranged husband of his nurse in an elevator.
Eventually, he gives the young nurse an ultimatum...to euthanize him, or risk letting her husband die.
So, obviously, she chooses to inject him.
Only for Patrick uses his powers to try and make her inject herself instead.
This decision, however, allows her husband to escape.
And he saves her at the last second.
Inevitably, they go through with euthanizing Patrick.
But is he really dead?
Can he even truly be killed?
Made in Australia, this is the film that would bring Ozploitation to the world.
And it would be remade again in 2013, as Patrick: Evil Awakens.
Which is kind of stupid, because they totally left room for it to be followed up with a sequel.
A wasted oppourtunity, for sure.
But still a great flick.
6.5 out of 10.