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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...
Psych-Out
1968Movie101 minEnglish
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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