There are several premises in this film which may or may not be acceptable to the viewer, which will then determine whether or not you will like this film.
It was made in 1974. Anti-depressants and mind control were very much topics for discussion, as was Scientology. Can psycho-surgery cure rage and epilepsy? That is the question asked.
Joan Hackett is very good as the psychiatrist and Richard Dysart the knife happy surgeon. George Segal as the patient prone to violence has not much of a part here. The Jill Clayburgh character is downright clichéd and annoying.
Some of the scenes are effective such as the murder of Angela (Clayburgh) and the network of blood on white tile. The shower scene with Hackett is derivative of "Psycho" and Hitchcock down to the stark white interior.
Overall an interesting commentary on psychiatry and neurosurgery by Michael Crichton who had written this book, I do recall reading it years ago. It was new age before we had new age. A frightening look at medicine, psychiatric issues, and mind control. I would recommend reading the book for a clearer picture of the author's intent.
It was made in 1974. Anti-depressants and mind control were very much topics for discussion, as was Scientology. Can psycho-surgery cure rage and epilepsy? That is the question asked.
Joan Hackett is very good as the psychiatrist and Richard Dysart the knife happy surgeon. George Segal as the patient prone to violence has not much of a part here. The Jill Clayburgh character is downright clichéd and annoying.
Some of the scenes are effective such as the murder of Angela (Clayburgh) and the network of blood on white tile. The shower scene with Hackett is derivative of "Psycho" and Hitchcock down to the stark white interior.
Overall an interesting commentary on psychiatry and neurosurgery by Michael Crichton who had written this book, I do recall reading it years ago. It was new age before we had new age. A frightening look at medicine, psychiatric issues, and mind control. I would recommend reading the book for a clearer picture of the author's intent.