The Medusa Touch (1978)

[@seltexmx]

Proof that good movies can be made without gore or foul language: An edge of your seat suspense thriller. A movie from when content was important. Thanks for the upload.

[@pamelahicks517]

Having Tangella sing and dance for the Friday Night Creature Features Intro was a genius decision!!!! I'm also very glad you're adding more of Mrs. O'Connor's presence to the show. ☺️💥

[@KD-lb9bg]

Great movie 🎥 🍿. Looking 👀 forward to watching this one with the Creature Features gang.

[@janetcraft]

"The Medusa Touch." I know that Richard Burton is known for many films, including "Cleopatra" (with Elizabeth Taylor :) and "The Robe" (with Victor Mature). Mature was awesome in that. Lee Remick - I saw her only in "The Omen" 1976 with Gregory Peck. With credits like these - you know you're going see good acting for "The Medusa Touch." Friday night movies with Creature Features :)!

[@troyhickman4904]

And I would have settled for Maria Ouspenskaya and Gabby Hayes...

[@seacampeon8729]

@@janetcraft Janet, with a warm cup of cocoa, and Gertrude were lying on the couch ........ "Hey Gertrude" Janet exclaimed."This weeks Friday Feature is The Medusa Touch! That's the one where they investigate if that Richard Burton dude is able to make bad things happen just by thinking about it!" Gertrude, who was napping, opened her eyes." What would you do if you had spooky mind powers Gertrude? Maybe you can turn this cup of delicious warm cocoa into turnip juice ha ha ha! " Gertrude closed her eyes and concentrated on the cup of cocoa. "Hey Gertrude what are you doing?....Gertrude?" All of a sudden the cup of cocoa in Janet's hand tipped over onto her dress!! "WHAT THE FUDGE GERTRUDE!!!" Janet shouted as Gertrude hurriedly ran upstairs. As Janet wiped her dress she said loudly...."how about I use my special powers to smack you on the bottom you little rascal!!!!!" THE END!

[@janetcraft]

@@seacampeon8729 Part 2: Umm, this may take a while for me to think about a second part for this story - but in mean while, Gertrude did manage to hop over the stairs and skip into my bedroom where she hid herself under my bed sheets and pretended to be a lump under the covers, (like I don't make my bed every mourning, eh?). But that's okay. I took a quick shower and picked another black gown from my closet. (I have about 20 black gowns that all look the same color and size). After changing into my gown, I floated back downstairs and floated into the kitchen where I began to prepare my famous SPAM-witches with eggs and bacon. The smell of fresh food filled the mansion and guess who dropped in to join me for a meal? I saw her peeking around the corner. Yes. It was her. She grinned at me. I smiled. I placed the hot food on the table and she jumped out and hopped on the kitchen chair. Waiting to be served. Moral of story: Love your little creature friends, even if they miss behave. That's what keeps us together :) JANET: "Here Gertrude, I saved some turnip juice for you." GERTRUDE grinned. FADE TO BLACK: Credits roll.

[@troyhickman4904]

​@@janetcraftthat's a good moral to the story, Janet. A while back my little red-eared slider turtle, Eastman, was crawling around on the floor and he nudged my bedroom door open and crawled under my bed, which is where I eventually found him. I lay down next to the bed but I could not reach him, so I had to slowly nudge him out of there with a broom handle. By the time it was all over, me and Eastman were both exhausted, so we both were just lying there staring at each other until we both fell asleep. The moral of my story? Troy is energetic as a turtle...

[@janetcraft]

@@troyhickman4904 Nice story Troy :) I have the same when my little furry friends like Alvin, Simon and Theodor and 4 Crows and 5 Squirals plus 2 extra grey squirells come to my front door looking for peanuts. I have names for each one. And they know me. See you soon. Good night. Okay.

[@lanceschmidt28]

That movie was really good. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@seacampeon8729]

Great horror classic from the 70's with a top notch cast!

[@garyclarke9685]

Agreed it really is that good. Burton was brilliant

[@koshka.2000]

Brilliant film! Fantastic Lino Ventura, born Italian, but French through and through! We miss him. Thank you for downloading.

[@thegildedpagestudio6485]

Lee Remick as the Dr - how lovely to see her again! I'd only ever seen her in The Omen alongside Gregory Peck. A talented and beautiful woman, who died tragically young. RIP.

[@dominoep]

This was one of my favorite movies as a child.

[@habichiblah7534]

This is one of the very, very few YT channels that actually feels like a legit TV channel. Awesome hosts, great content and a total vibe on the intro. I love it. I work during the week, but have started pinning the movies for the weekends. Awesome work. I LOVE it. Fantastic work guys, thank you! Such a cool channel!

[@CreatureFeatures3]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@habichiblah7534]

@@CreatureFeatures3 Yep - you have a brilliantly entertaining channel.

[@44excalibur]

Richard Burton as a man with telekinesis. In an era where psychic thrillers had become all the rage - Carrie, The Fury, Scanners, The Shining, The Dead Zone, Firestarter - The Medusa Touch was completely forgotten.

[@Craigevansagain]

this far out gem was criminally forgotten!

[@paulheydarian1281]

Gem? 🤔🤣

[@billyandrew]

​​@@paulheydarian1281 Maybe you could direct us to your body of work?

[@James-nl6fu]

B​@@paulheydarian1281Gems are only for those with the eyes 👀 to value them😅. Better to stay blind and happy😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@andrewchilvers4304]

Pile of garbage, gave up halfway through.cant see what the fuss about old Smirnoff Woodbine was...same face and voice in the 3 scenes hes in...and Medusa wasnt even in it yawn

[@maureencallahan8618]

Medusa Touch surprisingly good movie!! Thank you!!

[@1kylecurry]

Underrated supernatural thriller

[@SpamMouse]

A fantastic film, before it's time IMHO.

[@defineboredom]

bloody brilliant movie! a little Omen, a little Exorcist, throw in a dash of Lee Remick and Richard Burton. Mix on high for five minutes or until smooth. Bake for two hours at 375°. Let cool. Refrigerate for four hours. Serve cold.

[@Del-Canada]

Remick was great. Young when she died also. Only 55. From kidney, lung and liver cancer.

[@ktl4539]

I believe the best movie CF has shown. ❤❤❤

[@calaf1816]

I saw this movie many decade ago and never forgotten.

[@feralbluee]

I am always amazed at what a brilliant actor and presence Richard Burton had on screen. I liked the French detective character and the way he worked as a detective - calm and fair. The actor was very good. I can’t think of her name, but i knew the actress’s work and she also has a presence. The part did not have a lot of action, but she made it work. 🎭⭐️🌱

[@jeromewagschal9485]

I watched that movie when it came out...The French actor was Lino Ventura and the actress was Lee Remick...

[@robbywittlin1631]

A great and very dark movie... looking forward to, TY for the upload guys

[@garyclarke9685]

It is a great movie one of the best from the 70's

[@FrancisHart-j6x]

Well I think Richard Burton was a fantastic actor he had so much magnetic pull in all his films extraordinary actor everything he did was unique

[@billyandrew]

Not quite. Anthony Hopkins. Close your eyes and compare the voices...Richard's was deeper - just. Both were born in the _same_ small mining village, in Wales, both attend the village school and both were taught drama by the _same_ school teacher, Richard, first, then Anthony, five years later.

[@janetcraft]

Excellent movie :)! Thank you Creature Features!

[@MarcMennesson-q7c]

And appears Mister Lino Ventura , one of out best French actors , passed away now but remains in our memories . Greetings from Paris . France🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵

[@janetcraft]

@@MarcMennesson-q7c Thank you Marc :)! Mr. Ventura was brilliant in this movie. I wished he collaborated with some Hollywood studios here in America. He would have been a great star for his own TV crime shows. His acting is very serious and that's what caught my attention. Happy to see you watched this show in Paris! All the Best to you and thank you for dropping by. See you soon :)

[@ullisalindsey899]

I'm so glad you're doing new shows. I just discovered the Show. Loving all the movies & guest's etc.. Peace ...

[@Tybold63]

Never heard of this film and was a pleasant surprise to watch, good story and acting.

[@125ZJK]

Incredible movie. Haven't seen it in decades. Thanks for the upload

[@Atlantianreborn]

Richard burton is one of my fav actors ever & proves it in this great movie.

[@billyandrew]

He and Anthony Hopkins came from the _same_ small mining village, in Wales. They went to the _same_ village school, five years apart, but were taught drama by the _same_ teacher!

[@grticecream]

Great cast. I've never seen this one. Remick became a Scream Queen later in her career.

[@johnbrotherton338]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLINT. First watched this when i was 13. It still remains one of my favourite films. Thanks so much for posting.

[@fionabryant7923]

Love the bit where Burton as a lawyer eviscerates war ..great speech

[@lindadarbyfiset]

You didn't see the or hear the prophetic sentencing of the man/criminal for hurty words. Nine years I think for 'hurty' words. Around the 49 minutes stamp.

[@billyandrew]

​​@@lindadarbyfiset Surprised the guy sentenced didn't have a heart attack. 🤪😂😂

[@lindadarbyfiset]

Two right 😮😂​@@billyandrew

[@Flylikea]

Awesome! Not sure why the algorithm didn't bring me here sooner, but glad it finally did. Saving for later and subscribing!

[@BlackMaria61]

This is probably the biggest budget & best cast movie on Creature Feature ever, the Cathedral collapse was an outstanding bit of practical & SPFX work. Sir Lew Grade who had made a successful career of producing filmed TV series in the UK for the US & International markets turned his attention to feature films in the late 70's & early 80's. He produced a series of high budget epics but most died in the arse at the box office, His last one "Raise the Titanic", sank his ITC company

[@lesleyhillman487]

Love raise the Titanic 😂

[@steveluck9541]

@@lesleyhillman487bllllloop bllllloop

[@Wheresthewheel]

Great movie! Thx a bunch for showing it.

[@melissag9160]

This was a fun movie with an interesting premise. Good acting. I love Lee Remick. Great pick, so thank you!

[@billyandrew]

An oldie, but a goodie, most of those actors and actresses now gone. RIP. Just think - Anthony Hopkins came from the _same_ Welsh mining village as Richard Burton, both went to the _same_ village school (five years seperated them) and were both taught drama by the _same_ teacher! Thanks for uploading.

[@julianne_warren]

What a legendary village that is.

[@dan6442]

THAT was a good movie! I'm surprised. Usually, I tune in to see what Vincent and Tangella are up to but this movie was "good".

[@gungagalunga7761]

Another great episode CF crew! Keep on rockin' it!

[@ElizabethWhite-x1v]

Such an excellent film and always forgotten about. First time I watched it, it gave me chills.

[@KurtLang-tt4kv]

Classic movie, thank you for the upload. 1080p too!

[@julianne_warren]

I'm glad this gem is getting more love and bringing more audience. It is one of the few films that I've seen as a kid that truly freaked me out and stayed with me.

[@billmurray7473]

If he had lived , Richard Burton would've been a magnificent Hannibal Lecter.

[@garyjones8556]

Every part he played he killed it

[@billyandrew]

And there's the coincidence. They were both born in the _same_ small mining village, in Wales, five years apart. Tbey both attended the _same_ village school and were taught drama by the _same_ school teacher!

[@forsdykemontague1017]

Peter Van Greenaway who wrote this book was an absolute genius, the film is so close to his book it may as well be a script. Who could write “Perhaps God himself should stand at the bar of public opinion, that almighty enemy of evil should stand before a jury of his victims, the helpless, the hopelessly deformed and the despairing” without feeling the desperation surrounding him !

[@Klemkee]

Yeah this movie has "based on a good book" written all over it

[@billyandrew]

Nowadays, scripts appear to require a set amount of nudity, swearing, explosions and death. 😉🤪😂

[@fokthewef]

Most comments praising Richard Burton as a great actor in this movie, and yet one of the greatest actor in this movie might have been Lino Ventura. But maybe the American audience doesn't know much about this great Italian actor who starred mostly in French classics. Minutes in i realise it's not his voice, he is being dubbed. No wonder his character doesn't truly come out 🙄 but in all, a super talented cast

[@PaoloCalogero-h2f]

His name and probably his roots are certainly italian, but he is french.

[@annwilliams6575]

It was explained that his voice was dubbed before the film started.

[@fokthewef]

@@PaoloCalogero-h2f he was italian.. please dont school me on stuff I have known since I was 12. I'm 49 now

[@Carol-lm5bc]

Interesting study on telekinesis. Thought-provoking!

[@sergiocampanale3882]

A true classic - Glad to see it up here at last. Vis-a-Vis the now infamous plane crash scene, it led to the film being 'deemed unsuitable' for transmission on television after 9/11 in the UK for a few years at least. It was a big deal in the UK when it was released and today is perhaps best seen as one of the last gasps of 'Brit-Horror' before it finally died out completely.

[@julianne_warren]

It is one of the best horror/thriller films from UK. Great story, script, cast and soundtrack. I'm glad it gets more traction and audience thanks to YT.

[@Sandy-on3ev]

Love the new theme song. Tangella rocks 🤘

[@Phil111851]

...are you sure that's the 'original" actress playing Tangella? Compare Friday to Saturday night feature....that's the original....

[@stephenadams5349]

Brilliant film, thank you.

[@daleskidmore1685]

First time I've seen this film, enjoyed it very much. Some great actors in it, nice to see them.

[@neilfriedman]

Gee, what a good movie. Thanks CF for some great entertainment

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Catching up with CF Friday on Saturday -- not a bad movie! Never seen this one before -- and even though it's a bit slow, you can't beat Richard Burton's voice to add gravitas to anything!

[@billyandrew]

Try Anthony Hopkins. Born in the _same_ small village, in Wales, attended the _same_ village school as Richard, although five years apart, both taught drama by the _same_ school teacher! What are the chances?

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

@@billyandrew -- Well then, we'll have to agree to disagree -- I'd still rank Burton (a bit) higher on my list -- can't imagine anyone else doing the narration for Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds....

[@lindawisner3525]

First time seeing it. Quite good. Thanks for this.

[@geekties]

Lino Ventura dans un film d'horreur anglais ! French title : La grande menace. Thank you Creature Features!

[@artemisnectar7]

😮 excellent!! My 1st time seeing this 🎃🍿🎃 Thx #CreatureFeatures🧛🏾‍♀️

[@Riverratthh20]

Richard Burton...the best actor. Even eyes closed...that voice...his voice carries on as the voice of the story plot. I agree.

[@susanagutierrez6148]

Enjoying your video the movie "The Medusa Touch" (1978) and watching you and Tangela she reminds me of my granddaughter I never miss your movies I really enjoy them great job 👍👍👍👍

[@rezzab]

I saw this first many years ago, this is about the fourth time I’ve watched it always gripping, a little known classic.

[@wekapeka3493]

From the era of great actors.

[@Mrrich3]

I like your new intro, I grew up with creature feature. I also like that your managing your time with guest better. Just my opinion. Thank you.

[@eliottsantos2654]

What an utterly brilliant movie.

[@patrenhard5978]

Enjoyed watching it again, hadn't seen it for years. Still made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.

[@sjm6963]

I used to live not far from Bristol Cathedral which is Minster Cathedral in the film. I always thought of The Medusa Touch whenever I walked past it. Great film.

[@ParanoidGoblinoid]

That film was solid. Thanks!

[@kpaulblume47]

One of the very few movies from that era which deserves to be updated and remade,

[@billmurray7473]

WRONG!!!! WAY too many reboots and remakes coming from H'wood already.

[@billyandrew]

Agree.

[@ZetZatar]

What a great film! And I'm not saying that out of nostalgia, as I've never heard about it before now! 👍

[@piehound]

Yes it's GRATE. I like to grate Romano cheese.🧀🧀🧀

[@mouseinbootsadventures7516]

Thanks Creature Features I enjoyed this movie. 👍💫

[@stahlbergpatreon6062]

Excellent effects work in this movie

[@cornchipsnovemberland3565]

Wow! This was a really great and spooky film...and I had never even heard of it before.

[@vincentcampos6354]

I have seen it but I still love it. Thanks.😊❤

[@macrograms]

cop: He wrote books. insp.Brunel: Is that illegal? cop: Not yet.

[@sheilabloom6735]

I recently rewatched this and it is one truly scary movie. It will be a long time before I see it again but for those who haven't you have a wild ride and a memorable one.

[@austenj4539]

Not bad. However, it was its 1976 forerunner 'The Omen' with Gregory Peck and also Lee Remick [acting here too!] that took 1st place in our film memory based on the supernatural disaster genre of its time.

[@robbiestedman2100]

used to watch this film with my mum - great film to watch again

[@JokerJ.]

Creature Features has the best intros 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@judic7723]

How can I not watch Richard Burton and Lee Remick in this totallly creepy movie!

[@billmurray7473]

TRIVIA NOTE: Harry Andrews played a Kryptonian elder in the 1978 film SUPERMAN.

[@michaelbressette2599]

What a gripping film, It was very intense for its day, I never seen this video before & so glad I got to see it today Thanks :)

[@ibsnafu1]

Jeremy Brett (Sherl9ck Holmes 80s), Derek Jacobi (Cadfael and Bilbo Baggins) and Robert Flemyng great guest star on many British shows.

[@flashrobbie]

the best Sherlock Holmes

[@ibsnafu1]

@@flashrobbie YES!

[@karenlbellmont6560]

What about Island of the Burning Doomed? Gave me nightmares, like original The Blob did.

[@karenlbellmont6560]

Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. ❤❤❤

[@BlackMaria61]

Ian Holm was Bilbo in the movie series (and Frodo on the radio version!) . Derek Jacobi was Claudius from 70's drama serial "I Claudius" and in more Shakespeare than you can poke a stick at

[@edgeyt1]

I remember seeing this on tv in the early 80's and not very impressed but seeing it now it has a certain charm.

[@judgegiant8951]

I love this film. I was too young to see it when it first came out but i do remember that my Mom went to see it with my neighbour and they were nearly thrown out of the cinema for laughing hysterically when everyone in the church was being crushed to death by huge falling chunks of masonry

[@Robyn81]

I love the new intro ❤️‍🔥🤘

[@sherryw1919]

It just gets better (singing along)! Ty Tangella

[@JJ_Lloyd]

I love this show!

[@tandemcompound2]

amazing film, keeps you on edge. Burton captures you. The dialogue, pacing, and acting are superb. I cannot watch films made after 1980 now. Yes this film was capitalizing on the Disaster and Supernatural film craze of the Seventies but it does so intelligently and malevolently. 45 years later we have had Chernobyl, 9-11, Tenerife plane crash, and Notre Dame fire; all due to stupidity and not satan.

[@tackyman2011]

Morlar's name spelled backward is Ralrom. Really makes you think. I think........I will try to get more sleep.

[@ronstiles2681]

Popcorn and m &ms are great they melt on inside of shell, just pour over Popcorn after it's popped, you have salty and sweet

[@brencarr3629]

I did not recognize Jeremy Brett until he started speaking. His voice, tone, and facial expressions are all distinguishable.

[@joymelton-bollen6383]

This was really good!

[@corkwijk9]

I reckon Richard Burton would have made a great Hannibal Lecter. 😮

[@albaproductions9602]

I’d agree with that

[@tryarunm]

Terrific movie! One of your best, creature feature. Thank you !

[@etrhythm]

Excellent casting

[@colinr5791]

Lee Remick was absolutely stunning.

[@mistywolf312]

They were all so young, so talented, the cream to British acting in 1 movie... and dear gods Derek Jacobi, no wrinkles, hair, damn he was a catch !

[@Jens-Viper-Nobel]

Derek Jacobi, like Richard Burton, was a force of nature onto himself. If you can, find the Kenneth Brannagh movie "Richard the 5th" where Jacobi act like a narrator. Even that much older in that movie, he completely takes over the screen with his commanding, yet warm presence and is so alive that everybody else disappears into the background not only physically, but also from his presence totally overshadowing them.

[@darania1]

You ghoulish guys always have great taste in spooktacular classic movies! I also recommend De Palmas equally eerie telekinetic horror thriller The Fury for a future feature if you havent already shown it...?

[@giuseppemarsella4224]

Amazing film 🎉

[@hurithinkbefore1340]

I was 14 years old when it came out. I remember the scene with the plane & the skyscraper. Unbelieveable.

[@BlackMaria61]

This flopped at the time, which is why its on Creature Features now , but I think its pretty good , and some great FX work

[@johneagle4384]

Better and better. Another great movie.

[@Screwball70]

Don't make em like this anymore.

[@BeachJazzMusic]

Speaking of Tangella, She and Wednesday should have a dance off.

[@herdarkshadow834]

Excellent 👍

[@franciscusjohannesburger3720]

Richard Burton , is super !

[@MTB214]

I knew I recognized Sir Derek George Jacobi in this. So much younger than seeing him in the Underworld movies and show Vicious.

[@ZephaniahL]

While he still might have avoided his total moral depravity.

[@GaryBailey-hk4ex]

Not to mention as one of the best ever Masters in Dr. Who, although it was short, there are many recorded exploits with him!!! GaryBailey KingofDarkness God of Thunder and Lightning 🌩️⚡

[@billyandrew]

​​@@GaryBailey-hk4ex _I, Claudius_ was probably the greatest role he ever played, shown on TV, in the 70's. Good, another Whovian. 👍

[@GaryBailey-hk4ex]

@@billyandrew Absolutely true, that was the quintasential role that Derek Jacobi ever played in I Claudius, I am surprised my little grey cells did not remember that, thank you Billy!!! 👍👍

[@steveluck9541]

Fantastic movie

[@garyclarke9685]

Absolutely it is. Had some great sequences & chilling to watch