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The Entity

The Entity

There is no escape from something you cannot see.

19826.72h 5m

Overview

A single mom is raped by an invisible force. Her psychiatrist believes the experience stems from childhood trauma, while she knows something supernatural is at play.

Directed by Sidney J. Furie
Written by Frank De Felitta
Produced by Harold Schneider
Box OfficeBudget: $9.0MRevenue: $13.3M

Top Cast

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Carla Moran

Ron Silver

Ron Silver

Phil Sneiderman

David Labiosa

David Labiosa

Billy

George Coe

George Coe

Dr. Weber

Margaret Blye

Margaret Blye

Cindy Nash

Jacqueline Brookes

Jacqueline Brookes

Dr. Cooley

Richard Brestoff

Richard Brestoff

Gene Kraft

Michael Alldredge

Michael Alldredge

George Nash

Raymond Singer

Raymond Singer

Joe Mehan

Natasha Ryan

Natasha Ryan

Julie

Themes & Keywords

rapesupernaturalevil spiritpsychological thrillerbitingsomberhauntedantagonistichorrifiedominous

About The Entity

The Entity is a horror, mystery, thriller film released in 1982 exploring themes of rape, supernatural, evil spirit, psychological thriller, biting, somber. Directed by Sidney J. Furie, it stars Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver, David Labiosa. A single mom is raped by an invisible force. Her psychiatrist believes the experience stems from childhood trauma, while she knows something supernatural is at play.

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