Film Summary"The Entity" is an American horror movie launched in 1982, directed by Sidney J. Furie and based upon an unique by Frank De Felitta. The film is a purportedly semi-fictional account of the real-life experiences of Carlotta Moran, a single mom, who was apparently tormented by an unseen supernatural entity.
StoryThe motion picture concentrates on Carla Moran, played by Barbara Hershey, a single mom of 3 children living in Los Angeles who ends up being the target of an unseen, violent, and sexually aggressive entity. The uncertain and unnoticeable villain starts attacking Carla in both physically and sexually explicit methods - this begins to take place not just at home but in public locations, increasing the sensation of fear and helplessness.
Characters and DevelopmentApart from Carla, the essential characters include her skeptical sweetheart, Jerry Anderson, played by Alex Rocco, and the group of parapsychologists she ultimately relies on, led by Dr. Phil Sneiderman, played by Ron Silver. Sneiderman, in spite of truly wanting to assist Carla, explains away her experiences as psychosomatic. He proposes they are symptoms of her past traumas and abuses, a viewpoint vehemently declined by Carla who firmly insists the attacks are real and not borne out of her psyche.
Dr. Sneiderman establishes romantic sensations for Carla which further complicates their relationship, specifically as he struggles to offer any help in stopping the attacks. With Sneiderman's disbelief and Jerry's uncertainty, Carla feels significantly isolated and desperate, which moves her towards unconventional solutions.
Final ActIn a desperate effort to show her claims and, ideally, stop the entity, Carla consents to work with a group of parapsychologists who recommend catching the entity. They attempt to trap it inside liquid helium; the attempt proves futile, though they record a manifestation of the entity and its attack on Carla. The movie ends on a chilling note, suggesting that despite their exhaustive efforts and accumulated 'proof,' the entity is still present, continuing to torture Carla.
Reception & Criticism"The Entity" had varying receptions upon its release. Critics appreciated Barbara Hershey's performance, which successfully represented a typical woman's life turned upside down by a scary, hidden force. However, the movie gathered critique for its graphic sexual scenes, even being called exploitative due its use of sexual aggression and rape as horror components.
Critics also pointed out that the film assumes the audience's belief in supernatural entities. The technique caused polarizing viewpoints, with some viewers finding it scary due to its pierce into the unseen, while others dismissed it as incredible.
Conclusion"The Entity" is a scary movie that sticks out due to its amalgamation of supernatural aspects with a mental thriller part. The hidden sinister force metaphorically reflects the social silencing of victims of sexual violence and the battle for validating individual terrible experiences.
While elements of the film remain controversial, there's no denying it's a deeply troubling and efficient horror movie. Despite its age, "The Entity" continues to provoke conversion and fear while offering a critique on how we confirm and deal with injury.
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