Unknown Powers

A young man discovers he has telekinetic abilities after an alien encounter. He struggles to control his newfound powers while being pursued by government agents who wish to exploit them. The film follows his journey as he learns to harness his abilities and protect himself from those who seek to control him.

Unknown Powers was met with a mixed to negative reception, often criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempt at a sci-fi thriller, it generally failed to leave a lasting impact on audiences or critics.

• Lacked originality and felt like a lesser imitation of other popular sci-fi films of the era.
• The special effects were considered dated even for the time.
• Performances were often seen as uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often point to the film being a forgettable entry in the sci-fi genre, with criticisms focusing on its slow pacing and lack of engaging storytelling.

The film was one of several low-budget science fiction films produced in the late 1970s, often capitalizing on the success of larger studio productions like Star Wars.