1978 Patrick A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own. Credits Director Richard Franklin Producers William Fayman , Richard Franklin , Antony I. Ginnane Writer Everett De Roche Cinematographer Donald McAlpine Composer Brian May Cast Robert Thompson , Susan Penhaligon , María Mercedes , Robert Helpmann , Rod Mullinar , Helen Hemingway , Bruce Barry , Julia Blake , Carole-Ann Aylett , Walter Pym Studios Filmways Australasian , Australian International Film Corp. (AIFC) Genres Thriller Science Fiction Horror Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax