History Film / Patrick

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* ReCut: When shown in Europe, the film was given a new score courtesy of Italian [[ProgressiveRock prog-rockers]] Music/{{Goblin}}.

* EvilCripple[=/=]HandicappedBadass: Despite being comatose for the majority of the film, Patrick manages to create all kinds of mayhem thanks to his powers.

Along with the original ''Film/MadMax1'', the film is often credited with popularizing Australian cinema overseas. An unauthorized InNameOnly sequel titled ''Patrick Still Lives'' was released in 1980, while a remake was released in 2013.

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* EyeAwaken: The title character is in a coma with his eyes eternally open. The only time they're closed is at the end when he's believed to be dead, just so he can open them again (and remain open during the end credits).

* AttemptedRape: One of Kathy's co-workers, Ed, attempts to force himself on her at one point, which only serves to further provoke Patrick's fury.

Along with the original ''Film/MadMax'', the film is often credited with popularizing Australian cinema overseas. An unauthorized InNameOnly sequel titled ''Patrick Still Lives'' was released in 1980, while a remake was released in 2013.

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* ReferencedBy: The scene where Patrick instinctively spits in Kathy's face upon meeting her was the inspiration for a similar scene in ''Film/KillBill'' where the comatose Bride spits in Budd's face after he shoots her.

* MaleFrontalNudity: A very brief example occurs during the scene where Patrick electrocutes his mother and her boyfriend in the bathtub.

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In a private hospital in UsefulNotes/{{Melbourne}}, a young man named Patrick lies in a [[AndIMustScream vegetative state]], having [[SelfMadeOrphan murdered his mother]] [[MurderTheHypotenuse and her boyfriend]] three years earlier by electrocuting them in the bathtub. Unknown to the hospital staff, Patrick possesses powerful psychokinetic abilities which he can use to manipulate his surroundings in order to suit his needs. When he falls for nurse Kathy Jacquard (played by Susan Penhaligon), he uses his powers to wreak havoc on the men in her life and defend himself against the hospital's bitter matron, who plans to kill him.

In a private hospital in Melbourne, a young man named Patrick lies in a [[AndIMustScream vegetative state]], having [[SelfMadeOrphan murdered his mother]] [[MurderTheHypotenuse and her boyfriend]] three years earlier by electrocuting them in the bathtub. Unknown to the hospital staff, Patrick possesses powerful psychokinetic abilities which he can use to manipulate his surroundings in order to suit his needs. When he falls for nurse Kathy Jacquard (played by Susan Penhaligon), he uses his powers to wreak havoc on the men in her life and defend himself against the hospital's bitter matron, who plans to kill him.

* ShoutOut: The scene where Patrick instinctively spits in Kathy's face upon meeting her was the inspiration for a similar scene in ''Film/KillBill'' where the comatose Bride spits in Budd's face after he shoots her.

%% MurderTheHypoteneuse

In a private hospital in Melbourne, a young man named Patrick lies in a [[AndIMustScream vegetative state]], having [[SelfMadeOrphan murdered his mother]] [[MurderTheHypoteneuse and her boyfriend]] three years earlier by electrocuting them in the bathtub. Unknown to the hospital staff, Patrick possesses powerful psychokinetic abilities which he can use to manipulate his surroundings in order to suit his needs. When he falls for nurse Kathy Jacquard (played by Susan Penhaligon), he uses his powers to wreak havoc on the men in her life and defend himself against the hospital's bitter matron, who plans to kill him.