Patrick: Evil Awakens (2013)

At a private clinic, a young nurse soon discovers that one of the comatose patients is quite sinister.

Director:

Mark Hartley

Writer:

Justin King

Stars:

Charles Dance, Rachel Griffiths, Sharni Vinson

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charles Dance	...	Doctor Roget
Rachel Griffiths	...	Matron Cassidy
Sharni Vinson	...	Kathy Jacquard
Peta Sergeant	...	Nurse Williams
Damon Gameau	...	Ed Penhaligon
Martin Crewes	...	Brian Wright
Eliza Taylor	...	Nurse Panicale
Simone Buchanan	...	Patrick's Mother
Shane Nagle	...	Man
Chris Fortuna	...	Fraser
Rod Mullinar	...	Morris
María Mercedes	...	Doctor
Camilla Jackson	...	Nurse
Brendan Bacon	...	Diving Accident
Carole-Ann Aylett	...	Barmaid

Storyline

When a young nurse begins work at an isolated psychiatric ward, she quickly becomes fascinated with Patrick, a brain dead patient who is the subject of a mad scientist's cruel and unusual experiments. What starts as an innocent fascination quickly takes a sinister turn as Patrick begins to use his psychic powers to manipulate her every move, and send her life into a terrifying spiral out of control.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as title | forename as title | giallo | australian giallo | psychotronic film | 

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Taglines:

The killer in a coma returns

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

María Mercedes (who has a cameo in this film as a doctor) previously appeared as Nurse Panicale in the original 1978 version of "Patrick".

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Goofs

The nurse tries to see in the dark by using the flash from the camera on her iPhone. The iPhone has a feature that lets you keep the light on as a flashlight.

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Crazy Credits

After the movie credits have ended, we get to see an image of main character Patrick, as well as the two words "PATRICK VIVE" popping up, an homage to the Italian film "Patrick vive ancora" (1980), a sequel to the original "Patrick" (1978).

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Connections

Follows Patrick Still Lives (1980)

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Soundtracks

Patrick
(Music from the 1978 Motion Picture "Patrick (1978)")
Composed and conducted by Brian May
© 1978 Australian International Film Corporation Pty Ltd
Published by BMG Chrysalis/Cherry Lane Music Publishing Inc

User Reviews

Average Horror Movie

The nurse Kathy Jacquard (Sharni Vinson) travels to an isolated psychiatric clinic seeking a new job to forget her former boyfriend Ed Penhaligon (Damon Gameau). She is interviewed by the chief of the nurses Matron Cassidy (Rachel Griffiths) and by Doctor Roget (Charles Dance) and he asks Cassidy to hire her. Kathy befriends Nurse Williams (Peta Sergeant) that introduces her friend Brian Wright (Martin Crewes) to her.

Kathy feels attracted by the comatose patient Patrick (Jackson Gallagher), who is the guinea pig in cruel and unethical experiments of Dr. Roget. She also learns that Patrick actually feels the external stimulus inflicted by Dr. Roget. Further she finds a means to communicate with Patrick and soon she discovers that he has the power of telekinesis. Kathy decides to help Patrick that becomes obsessed for her. Patrick uses his ability to harm and kill everyone close to Kathy and she realizes that he is an evil threat that must be destroyed. Will it be possible?

"Patrick" is an average horror movie with a story that entwines a mad scientist in a hospital with telekinesis. The plot recalls those movies from the 70's and 80's and I found that it is a remake of an unknown 1978 Australian flick. This movie entertains but is absolutely forgettable. My vote is five.

Title (Brazil): "Patrick, O Despertar do Mal" ("Patrick, The Awakening of the Evil")

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 March 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Patrick: Evil Awakens

Filming Locations:

Docklands Studios, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$109,056

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Australia, F.G. Film Productions, Film Victoria

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1