
The Psychic
1977

Representation Score
Minimal
1972
PGDirector
Alan Rudolph
Runtime
83 minutes
Average Rating
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Premonition (1972) presents a narrow on-screen world. The cast is entirely white, and the narrative revolves around a male hippie student and his friends. Women are relegated to minor roles, and no LGBTQ+ or disabled characters appear. The hippie setting hints at counter-cultural values, but the horror plot focuses on deadly premonitions rather than social or political themes. This limits the film’s engagement with broader cultural questions. With only a brief synopsis and cast list available, the assessment rests on thin evidence. The result is a film that reflects the limited diversity typical of its era and genre.
Category Breakdown
No LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex romance appear in the film. The narrative and cast list offer no indication of queer identities or relationships.
The story centers on a male hippie student and his friends. Women appear only in minor supporting roles and do not drive the narrative or hold leadership positions.
The cast is entirely white. No characters of color appear in the credits or synopsis, leaving racial diversity absent from the on-screen world.
The film follows hippie students, a subculture that often questioned mainstream norms. Yet the plot prioritizes supernatural omens over political or social critique.
No characters with physical or mental disabilities appear in the film. The narrative and cast list provide no representation of disability.
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Official Synopsis
A hippie student and his friends share deadly premonitions.

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