Director: Brian De Palma
Screenplay: John Farris, based on the novel The Fury by John Farris
Starring: Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Carrie Snodgrass, Charles Durning, Amy Irving, Andrew Stevens, Fiona Lewis
Running Time: 118 minutes
Genre: Thriller, science-fiction, horror
In Israel, an assassination attempt against ex-US Government agent Peter Sandza (Douglas) fails, but his son Robin (Stevens) is taken. Eleven months later, Peter resurfaces in Chicago searching for his son, who he knows has been targeted by an international conspiracy due to his powerful psychic abilities. Meanwhile, teenager Gillian (Irving) who is struggling to come to terms with her own devastating powers, is the latest target for the conspiracy, and is also being hunted by Peter who recognizes her as his best chance for finding his son.
This mixes conspiracy action thriller with science-fiction and horror elements. It's always enjoyable, with some very well-staged and exciting action scenes, and plenty of humour, but it changes tone in the second half, when the horror elements become more pronounced. Brian De Palma is a brilliant stylist and this does fall victim to De Palma's habit of over indulging in tricks and style. Kirk Douglas is charismatic and gives some vulnerability to his role, which makes up for some hammy moments. John Cassavetes is suitably creepy as a hissable villain. Amy Irving is affecting as the teenager trying to come to terms with her new reality. This is not a great film, but it is enjoyable and never gets boring.
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