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The Astral Factor 1978

“What You Can't See...Can Kill You!”

Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Director
John Florea, Arthur C. Pierce, Gene Fowler Jr.
Network
Jordan/Lyon Productions Ltd.
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★ TMDB users: 4.4/10 from 18 votes PG Science FictionCrimeHorror Released
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★ 4.4/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Astral Factor" (1978). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.

Type
Film
Year
1978
Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Release date
Feb 1, 1978
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Jordan/Lyon Productions Ltd.
Genres
Science Fiction, Crime, Horror
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★ TMDB users: 4.4/10 from 18 votes
Episode runtime
~94 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Jordan/Lyon Productions Ltd.
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Astral Factor" (1978).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Astral Factor
Year: 1978
Release Date: 02/01/1978 (US)
Rating: PG
Genres: Science Fiction, Crime, and Horror
Runtime: 1h 34m
Directors: John Florea, Gene Fowler Jr., Arthur C. Pierce
Cast: Robert Foxworth, Stefanie Powers, Sue Lyon, Mark Slade
Plot:
A convicted strangler studies the paranormal in his jail cell.
He finds a way to render himself invisible.
He escapes from prison.
He sets out to find and eliminate/stalk and strangle five women.
The women remind him of the mother he murdered.
The women also testified against him at his trial.
A police lieutenant (played by Robert Foxworth) is assigned to safeguard them and bring the invisible killer to justice.
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Is The Astral Factor worth watching?

The Astral Factor holds a community rating of 4.4/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Science Fiction, Crime for fans of the genre.

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The Astral Factor is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1978. Release status: Released.

Who directed The Astral Factor?

The Astral Factor was directed by John Florea, Arthur C. Pierce, Gene Fowler Jr..

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