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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