What are the key story phases in Psychic Killer?

The story of Psychic Killer progresses through these phases: Innocence Lost, Phantom Retribution, The Detective's Pursuit, Soul in the Furnace.

How does Psychic Killer end?

In the final act ("Soul in the Furnace"): Morgan devises a lethal trap targeting Arnold's astral form. As Arnold's body is cremated, he realizes the truth too late, perishing in the oven.

Psychic Killer (1975) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Psychic Killer
Genre: horror
Released: 1975
Rating: 5.3

Plot Analysis Summary

A wrongfully imprisoned man gains astral projection powers and exacts revenge on those responsible for his suffering.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Innocence Lost

Phantom Retribution

The Detective's Pursuit

Soul in the Furnace

Hospitalized for a murder he didn't commit, Arnold Masters learns astral projection–the art of leaving one's physical body and transporting the soul elsewhere. Upon release, Arnold uses his new powers to take out those he holds responsible for his arrest, his mother's death while imprisoned, and the price of meat!

Directed by

Ray Danton

Key Cast

Jim Hutton — Arnold James Masters
Paul Burke — Lieutenant Jeff Morgan
Julie Adams — Doctor Laura Scott
Nehemiah Persoff — Doctor Gubner
Neville Brand — Lemonovski

Rating: 5.3/10 (24 votes)