The Premonition (1976 film)

The Premonition (1976 film) is an American psychological horror film directed by Robert Allen Schnitzer and starring Sharon Farrell, Richard Lynch, and Jeff Corey. Released in 1976, the film tells the story of a woman haunted by premonitions and anxieties surrounding the well-being of her adopted daughter, Janie.

Plot Summary:

Andrea, a troubled woman with psychic abilities, experiences increasingly disturbing premonitions related to her adopted daughter, Janie. Janie is being raised by Andrea and her husband, Dr. Ross Mallory. Meanwhile, a disturbed man named Jude, who believes he is Janie’s biological father, escapes from a mental institution. Jude becomes obsessed with finding Janie, leading to a series of increasingly unsettling events. Andrea's premonitions intensify, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare, as she desperately tries to protect Janie from the perceived threat posed by Jude. The film explores themes of motherhood, psychic abilities, and the nature of good and evil.

Cast:

• Sharon Farrell as Andrea Mallory
• Richard Lynch as Jude
• Jeff Corey as Dr. Jeena
• Danielle Brisebois as Janie Mallory
• Edward Bell as Dr. Ross Mallory
• Patsy Rix as Mrs. Bennett
• Margaret Markov as Sherri
• Robert Allen Schnitzer as Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)

Production:

The Premonition was directed by Robert Allen Schnitzer, who also has a small uncredited role in the film. It was released theatrically in 1976.

Reception:

Critical reception to The Premonition has been mixed. While some critics have praised its atmosphere and suspenseful storyline, others have criticized its pacing and lack of clarity. Some consider it a cult classic within the psychological horror genre.