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**_The good, the bad and the psychedelic of the Counterculture in the 60s_** A deaf teen (Susan Strasberg) runs away to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district to find her artist brother, known as The Seeker (Bruce Dern). She befriends t...
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Psych-Out
1968
Movie
101 min
English
Jenny, a deaf runaway who has just arrived in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district to find her long-lost brother, a mysterious bearded sculptor known around town as The Seeker. She falls in with a psychedelic band, Mumblin' Jim, whose members include Stoney, Ben, and Elwood. They hide her from the fuzz in their crash pad, a Victorian house crowded with love beads and necking couples. Mumblin' Jim's truth-seeking friend Dave considers the band's pursuit of success "playing games," but he agrees to help Jennie anyway.
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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Richard Rush•Genres: Drama, Music
Plot Summary
A young, innocent woman arrives in San Francisco in 1967 seeking her runaway rock musician brother. Her search leads her into the vibrant and volatile psychedelic scene, encountering various characters including a guru, a band, and a police detective. As she navigates this counterculture world, she finds herself drawn into its complexities and dangers.
Critical Reception
Psych-Out is often viewed as a somewhat dated but interesting snapshot of the late 1960s counterculture and its music scene. While not a critical darling, it's recognized for its depiction of the era and its early performances by then-emerging actors.
What Reviewers Say
Captures the atmosphere of the late 60s San Francisco music and hippie scene.
Features early performances from notable actors like Jack Nicholson.
The plot can be somewhat disjointed and melodramatic for modern viewers.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but it is noted for its period authenticity and soundtrack.
Fun Fact
The film features an early, uncredited appearance by Bruce Dern as a cop.
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