Magic

1978

Catskills, NY

Richard Attenborough

Psychological Thriller

What’s it all about: Anthony Hopkins fears failure, and everyone else fears his ventriloquist dummy. 

First Encounter: first viewing (on VHS!)

Prostitute Index: nil

Death By: Chucky

Relics: open mic night, a Rolls Man, an $80 cab ride to the Catskills

Heartthrob: Beverly Sanders

LoFi Magic: Park Ave in the ‘70s, suspense by fishing reel

Makes me want to: subscribe my dad to Netflix

Candotti take: “Very obscure.” / “The editor should cut some scenes or at least make shorter.”

C. Hennessey take: “I could row a boat better than Ed Lauter.”

Dad take: “The only good part was Ann-Margret.” 

Worth a watch/rewatch: No 

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