An underrated psychological horror thriller, THE SENDER bombed at the box office because its studio had no idea how to sell a crisply directed shocker that didn't wallow in pointless gore effects. An unidentified 20-year-old who has attempted suicide (Zeljko Ivanek) is brought to a
psychiatric clinic for treatment and placed under the supervision of Gail Farmer (Kathryn Harrold), a pretty young psychiatrist who dubs the patient "John Doe." It soon becomes apparent that John Doe, the Sender of the title, possesses the ability to telepathically transmit his disturbed
nightmares and feelings into the minds of others. Unfortunately, the young man can't control these po...
Released:
1982
Rated:
R
Length:
91 mins