The Ninth Configuration
Directed by William Peter Blatty
A troubled psychiatrist takes command of a military asylum filled with insane soldiers in this creepy only-in-the-’70s oddity written and directed by William Peter Blatty (THE EXORCIST). When Kane arrives at an army castle to cure the inhabitants, he bonds with an astronaut who snapped before a mission. But as the two men examine their demons, it becomes clear Kane may be more in need of help than his patients. Blatty’s unsettling mix of psychological horror and Altman-meets-Joseph Heller-esque comedy has fascinated die-hard cult cinema fans since its release in 1980.
A troubled psychiatrist takes command of a military asylum filled with insane soldiers.
Cast: Stacey Keach, Scott Wilson, Jason Miller, Ed Flanders
Member Reviews
An enjoyable sanitarium romp with a couple of twisties thrown in for good measure.
Good but not great, the movie is all about struggling with mental health and religion. They're themes that Blatty was very interested in, but I'm not sure they're handled as effectively here as in his other work. On the other hand, the dialogue is fantastic and the performances are really great. Sadly, Moon Jesus stays firmly in the realm of the dream sequence.
I will definitely watch this again, certainly a film that can reward multiple viewings. I enjoyed the strange tone and the humour. And what a cast! Joe Spinell is always good, great film
Why does everyone use the word “film” when writing a review in here? It really drinks my
Not horror at all. More a psychological thriller. I seen it back in early 80’s on tv. It was one of those summer afternoon movies. Didn’t understand it very well back then. If you like good acting and story telling this might be one of the better ones on here