The Survivor

The Survivor

A tale of death, and of an evil which transcends death

1981 · 98 min · ★ 5.2 · Horror, Mystery, Thriller

When a 747 crashes shortly after take-off, the sole survivor is the pilot. Virtually unhurt, he and the investigators look for the answers to the disaster. Meanwhile mysterious deaths occur in the community and only a psychic, in touch with the supernatural, can help the pilot unravel the mystery surrounding the doomed plane.

Directed by David Hemmings · Written by David Ambrose

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