Magic
Directed by Richard Attenborough
Anthony Hopkins plays a ventriloquist whose dummy has a murderous mind of its own in this chilling psychological horror film written by legendary Hollywood scribe William Goldman (MISERY, MARATHON MAN) and directed by future Oscar-winner Richard Attenborough (GANDHI). Famous for its trailer ("Magic is fun. When you're dead!") which supposedly was removed from TV for being too scary, MAGIC still holds up as a terrifying trip to the Twilight Zone. Fans of Hopkins' iconic turn as Hannibal Lecter in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS should be sure to experience MAGIC.
A ventriloquist's (Anthony Hopkins) dummy has a murderous mind of its own.
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith
Member Reviews
A must watch for horror fans and fans of creepy AF dolls.
The movie is fine for what it is, but there is no background into how Corky ends up this way. Loose ends in character decelopment straight through. Except Burgess Meredith who is a fucking god in the world of acting. Also, this is a weird cut of the film, was this copy poached from a network viewing? The fadeouts seem to be setting up commercials.
Such a classic! One of the BEST.
From a 90’s kid that loves Goosebumps (Night of The Living Dummy) and plenty more…Wow. A great movie and atmosphere. Anthony Hopkins…enough said. Incredible film.
Only scary if you have automatonophobia (fear of human-like figures). Excellent acting from a young Anthony Hopkins. I'm convinced Burgess Meredith has always been old.