Patrick
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Patrick

He's in a coma... Yet, he can kill...

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A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Richard Franklin

A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.

Thematic Motifs:Psychological Dread & ParanoiaThe Unknown & Cosmic TerrorInstinctual Survival Under Siege
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (10 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Patrick.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Richard Franklin

Screenplay / Writers

Everett De Roche

Executive Producers

William Fayman, Richard Franklin, Antony I. Ginnane

Original Score

Brian May

Cinematography

Donald McAlpine

Film Editing

Edward McQueen-Mason

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

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Production Studios & Global Distribution
Filmways Australasian
Australian International Film Corp. (AIFC)

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
Australia

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Filmways AustralasianPrimary Studio Soundstage
Australian International Film Corp. (AIFC)Primary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets • Isolated Woodland Locations & Specialized Gothic Soundstage Sets • Acoustically Isolated Underground Facilities

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1975 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1976 - 1977 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1977 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

October 1, 1978

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Patrick. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Robert Thompson's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Patrick, Robert Thompson underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Susan Penhaligon. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Richard Franklin concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Patrick, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.1/10)

Patrick achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Patrick was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$400,000

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Australia

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Patrick

Where was Patrick filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Patrick was filmed primarily across Australia utilizing major facilities such as Filmways Australasian, Australian International Film Corp. (AIFC). Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets and Isolated Woodland Locations & Specialized Gothic Soundstage Sets and Acoustically Isolated Underground Facilities.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Patrick?

The ensemble features Robert Thompson as Patrick, Susan Penhaligon as Kathy Jacquard, María Mercedes as Nurse Panicale, Robert Helpmann as Dr. Roget, under the visionary direction of Richard Franklin.

Where can I stream Patrick online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Patrick (1978) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Patrick?

Patrick is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.