The Medusa Touch

The Medusa Touch

Year: 1978

Runtime: 109 min

Language: English

Director: Jack Gold

Sci-FiHorror

A brilliant psychiatrist is consulted by a French detective investigating a mysterious Englishman. As they delve deeper, they discover a disturbing link between the man's psychological state and a series of devastating disasters occurring around him. The investigation blends elements of science fiction and horror, exploring the potential for a troubled mind to trigger catastrophic events.

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1

The Detective Arrives

Monsieur Brunel, a keen French detective, arrives in London as part of an exchange program. His first case involves the mysterious situation surrounding novelist John Morlar, who seems to have been murdered under strange circumstances.

London
2

Discovery of Life

Brunel begins his investigation and is shocked to learn that John Morlar is, against all odds, alive despite significant head injuries. He quickly rushes Morlar to the hospital for urgent care, perplexed by the unfolding events.

Hospital
3

Unearthing Morlar's Past

Brunel delves into Morlar's journals and engages with Dr. Zonfeld, Morlar's psychiatrist, to reconstruct his life story. Through their conversations, he uncovers a series of tragedies and sudden losses that have shaped Morlar's bleak outlook on life.

4

The Prelude to Catastrophe

Brunel learns about Morlar's growing obsession with the belief that he can psychically attract catastrophic events. This belief intensifies after a psychic once ominously predicted grim outcomes based on evaluating Morlar's hands.

5

The London Tragedy

In a shocking turn of events, Morlar unintentionally causes a jumbo airliner to crash into a London skyscraper, resulting in the death of all passengers on board. The incident leaves everyone, including Brunel and Dr. Zonfeld, shaken and questioning Morlar's true nature.

London
6

Brunel's Introspection

As Brunel unravels the tangled threads of Morlar's life, he becomes more aware of the surreal distinction between reality and Morlar's distorted perceptions. The detective grapples with his own understanding of existence as the investigation deepens.

7

Zonfeld's Dark Secret

Brunel discovers that Dr. Zonfeld attempted to silence Morlar in a desperate attempt to prevent more disasters. The revelation shakes Brunel's perception of her as a mental health professional and raises ethical questions about her actions.

Zonfeld's Clinic
8

Confrontation

After uncovering the truth, Brunel confronts Dr. Zonfeld, who ultimately admits to having attacked Morlar with a blunt weapon, leaving him critically injured. Conflicted, Brunel hesitates to arrest her, fearing the implications of Morlar's potential powers.

Zonfeld's Clinic
9

Tragic Fallout

Brunel returns to the clinic only to find that Dr. Zonfeld has taken her own life, leaving behind a note expressing remorse for the chaos she has caused. This event hits Brunel hard, compounding the tragedy of the situation.

Zonfeld's Clinic
10

The Collapse

As Morlar recuperates in the hospital, he unleashes chaos by causing the collapse of a historic cathedral during a high-profile charity event. This destruction is directed specifically at those he considers 'unworthy' advocates for restoration.

Historic Cathedral
11

Racing Against Time

Brunel hurries to the scene to contain the unfolding disaster. Faced with Morlar’s seemingly superhuman abilities, he realizes that stopping him will be a formidable challenge requiring every ounce of his detective skills.

Charity Event Site
12

Ominous Predictions

In a chilling moment, Brunel observes Morlar writing down a note indicating his next target: the Windscale nuclear power station. This revelation sends a wave of dread through Brunel, as he understands the catastrophic implications of such an attack.

Morlar's Hospital Room
13

The Clock is Ticking

With the knowledge of Morlar's capabilities and his intentions, Brunel feels an impending sense of urgency. The investigation has now transcended a mere murder inquiry—it has become a race against time to prevent a potential disaster on a global scale.

14

Facing the Unimaginable

Brunel contemplates the blurred lines between sanity and madness as he prepares to confront Morlar. He realizes that he may be racing against not just Morlar’s power, but also the catastrophic reality that he foreshadows.

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