description The Entity Overview
The Entity is a 1982 horror film based on the Doris Bither case, detailing a woman’s alleged experiences with an invisible entity tormenting her home. Adapted from De Felitta's novel and documented by UCLA parapsychology students, the story portrays a single mother subjected to repeated assaults by an unseen poltergeist-like force.
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info The Entity Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1981 |
help The Entity FAQ
Is the 1982 movie 'The Entity' based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the allegedly real Doris Bither case, which was documented by UCLA parapsychology students. The single mother claimed she was physically tormented by an invisible, violent entity in her home. The novel and subsequent movie adapted these documented paranormal claims.
Who stars in the horror movie 'The Entity'?
The film stars Barbara Hershey as Carla Moran, the woman subjected to the terrifying paranormal attacks. Her critically acclaimed performance grounds the supernatural horror in a tragic, emotional reality. Ron Silver also stars as the skeptical parapsychologist who investigates her claims.
Who wrote the novel that 'The Entity' is based on?
The movie was adapted from Frank De Felitta's novel of the same name. De Felitta wrote the book after researching the real-life paranormal claims made by a woman in Culver City, California. The author also wrote the screenplay for the 1982 film adaptation.
Are there any visual effects by Rick Baker in 'The Entity'?
Yes, legendary special effects artist Rick Baker was brought in to create the practical visual effects for the film. His team was tasked with simulating the physical interactions between the invisible entity and Barbara Hershey's character. The effects used complex rigs to show the entity pressing into furniture and skin.
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