The Clairvoyant
The Clairvoyant

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The Clairvoyant

1982
Movie
97 min
English

Two uneasy friends, a police officer and a TV talk show host, each pursue the mysterious "handcuff killer" with the aid of an artist who sees - and draws - the killer's crimes before they're committed.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Burt BrinckerhoffGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy, dying businessman is convinced his estranged adopted daughter is a clairvoyant and has the power to save his life. He offers her a large inheritance if she will agree to live with him for one year, during which time he believes she will be able to cure him of his illness. However, as the daughter delves deeper into her supposed psychic abilities, she uncovers dark family secrets and a sinister plot that threatens her own life.

Critical Reception

The Clairvoyant received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its slow pacing and predictable plot, though some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a clichéd supernatural premise.

  • Performances are generally seen as a highlight, despite the weak script.

  • The thriller elements are often underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reception for The Clairvoyant is largely unavailable through consolidated Google user reviews. Those that exist do not provide a clear consensus on specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Despite its horror genre classification, 'The Clairvoyant' was also marketed as a supernatural thriller, with its promotional materials emphasizing mystery and suspense over overt scares.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

It has Cody from Riptide and Henry Deacon from Eureka, so I sort of had to give it a shot... even though Deacon wasn't featured as much as I hoped. But that's always 50/50, I hate it when he plays a bad guy. Anyway it's like an American...