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The Entity

  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
16K
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The Entity (1982)
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A woman is tormented and sexually molested by an invisible demon.A woman is tormented and sexually molested by an invisible demon.A woman is tormented and sexually molested by an invisible demon.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
16K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sidney J. Furie
  • Writer
    • Frank De Felitta(novel)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Hershey
    • Ron Silver
    • David Labiosa
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sidney J. Furie
  • Writer
    • Frank De Felitta(novel)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Hershey
    • Ron Silver
    • David Labiosa
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    • 159User reviews
    • 130Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Jacqueline Brookes in The Entity (1982)
    Raymond Singer in The Entity (1982)
    Richard Brestoff in The Entity (1982)
    Barbara Hershey in The Entity (1982)
    Richard Brestoff and Raymond Singer in The Entity (1982)
    Barbara Hershey in The Entity (1982)

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    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Carla Moranas Carla Moran
    Ron Silver
    Ron Silver
    • Phil Sneidermanas Phil Sneiderman
    David Labiosa
    David Labiosa
    • Billyas Billy
    George Coe
    George Coe
    • Dr. Weberas Dr. Weber
    Margaret Blye
    Margaret Blye
    • Cindy Nashas Cindy Nash
    Jacqueline Brookes
    Jacqueline Brookes
    • Dr. Cooleyas Dr. Cooley
    Richard Brestoff
    Richard Brestoff
    • Gene Kraftas Gene Kraft
    Michael Alldredge
    Michael Alldredge
    • George Nashas George Nash
    Raymond Singer
    Raymond Singer
    • Joe Mehanas Joe Mehan
    Allan Rich
    Allan Rich
    • Dr. Walcottas Dr. Walcott
    Natasha Ryan
    Natasha Ryan
    • Julieas Julie
    Melanie Gaffin
    Melanie Gaffin
    • Kimas Kim
    Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco
    • Jerry Andersonas Jerry Anderson
    Sully Boyar
    Sully Boyar
    • Mr. Reiszas Mr. Reisz
    Tom Stern
    • Woody Browneas Woody Browne
    Curt Lowens
    Curt Lowens
    • Dr. Wilkesas Dr. Wilkes
    Paula Victor
    • Dr. Chevalieras Dr. Chevalier
    Lee Wilkof
    Lee Wilkof
    • Dr. L. Hoseas Dr. L. Hose
    • Director
      • Sidney J. Furie
    • Writer
      • Frank De Felitta(novel) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    As if struggling to make ends meet and trying to get her life back on track wasn't enough, Carla Moran, a hard-working single mother of three, finds herself with the back to the wall when faced with an inexplicable supernatural incident. Now, Carla is having a hard time telling the difference between fact and fantasy, unable to find logical explanations. For instance, how on earth has the unseen assailant managed to break into her secured, locked-up home? Nevertheless, the painful bruises in hard-to-reach parts of Carla's body don't lie. And--as all attempts with psychotherapy failed, and the late-night paranormal attacks become increasingly violent--desperate Carla has no other choice but to turn to a team of parapsychologists who offer, at least, hope for a resolution. However, is there an escape from abstract evil? Above all, can Carla beat the Entity? —Nick Riganas
    based on novelrapeparapsychologistfemale frontal nuditylightning38 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There is no escape from something you cannot see
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Martin Scorsese included this movie on his Top 11 Scariest Horror Films of All Time list.
    • Goofs
      When Carla is first attacked by the demon, she is slapped rather hard in the face and her lip is bloodied. But in the subsequent scenes and the days following, there is no mark on her lip.
    • Quotes

      The Entity: Welcome home, cunt.

    • Connections
      Edited into Outer Space (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Saturday Nite's All Right For Fighting
      Written by Elton John (uncredited) and Bernie Taupin (uncredited)

      Performed by Elton John

      Courtesy of This Record Co., Ltd.

    User reviews159

    Review
    Top review
    Well crafted early 80's horror.
    I've never heard of THE ENTITY, being as it might this film is about two years older than I am, but one day at work one of my friends told me about this film, and insisted that I try and find it, and I did eventually, before watching it I thought the concept of a woman being raped by ghost was a little out there, and then of course finding out it is based on a true story, well that has to be seen to be believed.

    The film itself turned out to be very well crafted, the cast played their roles very strong and convincingly, and Sidney J. Furie showed very creative direction, and featured great special effects from the late Stan Winston, but one thing that almost put me off about the film, was the last third act when it introduces a bunch of parapsychologist that come up with an idea on how to contain or destroy the entity, this film being based on a true story although fictionalized, got a little outrages at this point and kind of didn't really have that effect of a true story anymore, because no one would believe that any person on earth ever tried to freeze a ghost or an entity, I even did some research on the story that revealed the attacks on Carla Moran has stopped after moving further and further from her old house.

    Overall, being an old film it was refreshing to have been able to watch something that wasn't overblown with today's CG effects, although special effects minimal, and its strength mainly comes from the strong performances of its cast.
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    • jhpstrydom
    • Mar 15, 2009

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1983 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • L'emprise
    • Filming locations
      • 523 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, California, USA
    • Production company
      • American Cinema Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,277,558
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,685,654
      • Feb 6, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,277,558
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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