Black - Rainbow(1989)
The film blends metaphysical horror with elements of a conspiracy thriller, critiquing capitalism and the exploitation of faith. Cast and Crew Director/Writer: Mike Hodges Martha Travis: Rosanna Arquette Walter Travis: Jason Robards Gary Wallace: Tom Hulce Production Context Black Rainbow (1989) - IMDb
Gary Wallace, a skeptical local reporter, follows the story and eventually attempts to protect Martha as she struggles with the weight of her evolving "gift". Black Rainbow(1989)
is an offbeat supernatural thriller directed by Mike Hodges. It explores themes of spiritualism, corporate corruption, and the thin line between fraud and true psychic ability. Core Premise The film blends metaphysical horror with elements of
Martha Travis is a traveling medium performing a "psychic act" in the American Bible Belt with her alcoholic father and manager, Walter. While their show usually relies on standard medium tricks, Martha begins to experience genuine, terrifying visions. During a performance, she "connects" a woman with her husband, only to realize the husband is not yet dead—though he is murdered exactly as she predicted shortly after. During a performance, she "connects" a woman with
Because Martha knows the identity and appearance of the killer, she is targeted by a professional assassin.