The Initiation of Sarah 1978
“She Was Born With Devastating Psychic Powers. And She's Forced To Unleash Them In A Shocking Finale!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- Robert Day
- Networks
- Stonehenge Productions, Charles Fries Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Initiation of Sarah?
Topic: Film "The Initiation of Sarah" (1978). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 6, 1978
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Stonehenge Productions, Charles Fries Productions
- Genres
- Horror, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 34 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Stonehenge Productions, Charles Fries Productions
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Topic: Film "The Initiation of Sarah" (1978).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Style: Neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Initiation of Sarah
Year: 1978
Genre: Horror, TV Movie, Supernatural horror
Director: Robert Day
Release Date: February 6, 1978 (US) on ABC
Runtime: 1h 36m
Cast: Kay Lenz (Sarah Goodwin), Shelley Winters, Tony Bill, Talia Balsam (Allison).
Plot:
Sarah Goodwin is a shy misfit with the ability to control/destroy with her mind (psychic powers).
She goes to college with her sister, Patty.
They try to join a prestigious sorority, but are scuttled by president Jennifer Lawrence.
Sarah is taken in by a rival, less popular sorority.
The house mother, Mrs. Hunter, has a scheme to harness Sarah's power for revenge.
Sarah is betrayed by Patty and humiliated by Jennifer.
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“A gripping exploration of horror and tv movie that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Initiation of Sarah worth watching?
The Initiation of Sarah holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 34 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Initiation of Sarah and when was it released?
The Initiation of Sarah is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1978. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Initiation of Sarah?
The Initiation of Sarah was directed by Robert Day.
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