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Phobia (1980)

R 94 min  -  Drama | Horror | Thriller  -   9 September 1980 (USA)
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A psychiatrist involved in a radical new therapy comes under suspicion when his patients are murdered, each according to their individual phobias.

Director:

John Huston

Writers:

Gary Sherman (story), Ronald Shusett (story), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Paul Michael Glaser, Susan Hogan and John Colicos
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Michael Glaser ...
Dr. Peter Ross
Susan Hogan ...
Jenny St Clair
John Colicos John Colicos ...
Barnes
David Bolt David Bolt ...
Henry Owen
Patricia Collins Patricia Collins ...
Dr. Alice Toland
David Eisner David Eisner ...
Johnny Venuti
Lisa Langlois ...
Laura Adams
Robert O'Ree Robert O'Ree ...
Bubba King
Alexandra Stewart Alexandra Stewart ...
Barbara Grey
Neil Vipond Neil Vipond ...
Dr. Clegg
Marian Waldman Marian Waldman ...
Mrs. Casey
Kenneth Welsh ...
Sgt Wheeler
Gwen Thomas Gwen Thomas ...
Dr. Clemens
Paddy Campanaro Paddy Campanaro ...
Newswoman #1
Gerry Salsberg Gerry Salsberg ...
Newsman #1
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Storyline

A psychiatrist treats his patients - sufferers from agoraphobia, claustrophobia, acrophobia, a fear of snakes, and a fear of man - with radical therapy in which they confront their fears by watching them on a large screen. The result is that each patient is driven to commit violent acts, and each dies by what he most fears. Written by alfiehitchie  

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Plot Keywords:

Fear | Psychiatrist | Therapy | Claustrophobia | Phobia  | See more »

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What happens when your Psychiatrist goes out of his mind?

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Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Phobia: A Descent into Terror See more »

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,100,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Borough Park Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Gladys Hill, for years 'Huston, John''s personal assistant and co-writer, contributed greatly to the preparation of the final shooting script for Phobia uncredited. She was given a credit as assistant to Mr. Huston. See more »

Quotes

Dr. Peter Ross: [to Jenny] I'm not going to spend the rest of my life in a chemical straight jacket!
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Connections

Referenced in "Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Classics from the Vault: Women in Danger (#2.9)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"My Rival"
Written by Donald Fagen Walter Becker
Performed by Steely Dan
Courtesy of MCA Records.Inc See more »