The Psychotronic Man

Rocky is a Chicago barber whose ordinary life fractures after a nightmare on Old Orchard Road reveals a sudden awakening of latent psychic power. His mind begins to manifest supernatural control, including levitation and lethal outbursts that he cannot fully manage. As the body count rises and the police close in, Rocky fights to retain his humanity amid an escalating crisis.

Officer Maloney is a city cop drawn into the perplexing case surrounding Rocky. He witnesses the impossible and must reconcile routine police work with a threat that defies ordinary explanation. His perspective highlights the clash between law enforcement and inexplicable powers.

Lt. Walter O'Brien is the police lieutenant overseeing the pursuit and management of Rocky's case. He coordinates the stakeouts and downtown chase, balancing procedure with the crisis at hand. His role embodies the institutional response to a mystery that resists normal explanation.

Kathy is Rocky's mistress who endures the strain of his unpredictable outbursts. She navigates a relationship strained by fear and affection as Rocky's powers spiral out of control. Her position emphasizes the personal cost of the protagonist's transformation.

Mrs. Foscoe is Rocky's wife, caught in the escalating psychotronic conflict. Domestic life buckles under the pressure of Rocky's powers, highlighting the danger he poses to loved ones when his abilities surge. Her presence underscores the intimate casualties of the larger mystery.

The Professor at the Chicago Institute of Psychology provides the scientific framework, describing a theory of latent subconscious energy called 'psychotronic energy'. He bridges the gap between disbelief and explanation, guiding authorities through a pseudo-scientific interpretation of Rocky's powers. His explanations anchor the investigation in a parapsychological discourse.

Agent Gorman appears as a government liaison intent on exploiting Rocky's abilities for national security. He pushes for capture alive so Rocky's powers can be studied and weaponized, embodying the cold calculus of state interests. His presence marks the moral tension between personal rights and national imperatives.

The Old Man is a mysterious figure who hints at the road's strange phenomena and warns Rocky that 'strange things have been happening.' His death soon after the encounter becomes a pivotal clue that ties the road to the larger mystery. He serves as the catalyst that intensifies Rocky's paranoia and the investigators' curiosity.

Sgt. Chuck Jackson is the police sergeant who leads the tactical pursuit, culminating in a SWAT response. He embodies the enforcement side of the crisis, coordinating teams as Rocky's powers escalate toward a dramatic confrontation. His role underscores the clash between brute force and the unknown.