Messages (film)

Messages is a 1984 British thriller film directed by Dennis Hopper and starring Marsha Mason. The plot revolves around a woman, Marion, who starts receiving telepathic messages, seemingly from her estranged and presumed dead husband, Brian. As the messages intensify, she becomes convinced he is alive and desperately tries to locate him, leading her down a path fraught with danger and deception.

The film explores themes of psychic phenomena, grief, conspiracy, and the power of belief. Marion's journey is complicated by the skepticism of those around her, including the authorities and her friends, forcing her to rely on her own intuition and the cryptic messages she receives. The film's ambiguous ending leaves the viewer questioning the reality of the events and the true nature of Marion's experiences.