Coma
Coma

Coma

1978Movie113 minEnglish

When relatively healthy patients begin having 'complications' during simple operations and ending up in comas, a concerned doctor defies her male superiors when she suspects a secret plot.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users79%
Director: Michael CrichtonGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A young medical resident, Susan Wheeler, becomes suspicious when several healthy patients at a Boston hospital fall into unexplained comas following routine procedures. Her investigation reveals a chilling conspiracy involving a secret facility that harvests organs from these comatose patients. As she delves deeper, she uncovers the horrific truth and becomes a target herself.

Critical Reception

Coma was a commercial success and generally well-received by critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, Crichton's direction, and the chilling premise. It tapped into contemporary anxieties about medical ethics and technology.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and thrilling narrative.
  • Commended for its prescient exploration of medical ethics and organ harvesting.
  • Appreciated for Crichton's directorial control and the film's overall atmosphere.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Coma' to be a gripping and suspenseful thriller with a thought-provoking, albeit dark, premise. Many viewers appreciated its tense atmosphere and the early look at potential medical ethical quandaries.

Fun Fact

The film's chilling depiction of organ harvesting from comatose patients predated widespread public discussion on the topic and contributed to raising awareness about the ethical considerations involved.

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