
Magic (1978)
Année de sortie : 1978
Pays : United States
Titre alternatif : Magia, Magia Negra, Um Passe de Mágica, Magi, Lumous, Pahan riivaama, Magic - Die Puppe des Grauens, O dolofonos me ta dyo prosopa, A mágus, Majikku, マジック, Magija, Magic - en iskald grøsser, Магия, Magic - El muñeco diabólico, 傀儡兇手, Magic - Eine unheimliche Liebesgeschichte
Réalisateur : Richard Attenborough
Scénariste : William Goldman
Production & Genre
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Sociétés : 20th Century Fox, Joseph E. Levine Productions
Genre : Drama, Horror
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Mots-clés
Mots-clés : 1970s, alter ego, based on novel or book, dead body, evil doll, high school sweetheart, madness, magic, magician, psychological horror, split personality, telepathy, ventriloquism, ventriloquist, ventriloquist's dummy
Synopsis
Corky (Sir Anthony Hopkins), an aspiring magician, struggles during his solo debut due to stage fright. His mentor then pairs him with a ventriloquist dummy named 'Fats' to improve his act. Corky's career skyrockets, but he soon discovers that Fats has developed its own personality and wants control over Corky. The dummy begins to manipulate Corky, leading him down a dark path.
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Résumé
'Magic' (1978) is a psychological horror film directed by Richard Attenborough, starring Sir Anthony Hopkins as Corky, a magician's assistant who struggles with stage fright and mental instability. The film explores themes of duality, power dynamics, and the dangers of giving in to one's darker impulses. It is notable for its unsettling portrayal of Corky's descent into madness under Fats' influence.
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