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The Astral Factor (1978): Cast

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The Astral Factor is a 1978 sci-fi horror film directed by John Florea and Gene Fowler Jr., starring Stefanie Powers as Candy Barrett, Robert Foxworth and Sue Lyon. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Astral Factor (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Astral Factor About?

The premise of The Astral Factor without spoilers.

Demonstrating that a little knowledge can be dangerous, a convicted strangler studies the paranormal and discovers a way to become invisible. After escaping, he hunts down five women who remind him of the mother he killed. A determined police lieutenant races to protect the women and bring the unseen killer to justice.

The Astral Factor Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • invisible man
  • woman strangled to death
  • telekinesis
  • electrocution
  • buried alive
  • female nudity
  • murder of a nude woman
  • esp
  • astral projection
  • murdered in a bathtub
  • female rear nudity
  • woman chained to a pole
+23 more
  • bikini
  • death stare
  • death on stage
  • dead woman with eyes open
  • dead woman with protruding tongue
  • yacht
  • police boat
  • photographer
  • painting
  • murder
  • macaw
  • invisibility
  • inmate
  • hit by a car
  • german shepherd
  • dog
  • cemetery
  • birthday cake
  • bathtub
  • sergeant
  • nudity
  • strangulation
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Astral Factor Cast & Characters

Stefanie Powers leads the cast as Candy Barrett, with Robert Foxworth as Lt. Charles Barrett and Sue Lyon as Darlene DeLong. Directed by John Florea and Gene Fowler Jr.; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Astral Factor

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From the directors

More from John Florea and Gene Fowler Jr.

More films directed by John Florea and Gene Fowler Jr.: Hot Child in the City, Pickup on 101, Island of the Lost and The Oregon Trail.

Videos

The Astral Factor Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.

Astral Factor, The 1976
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  • Clip Theme From The Astral Factor
Details

The Astral Factor Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “The Astral Fiend” and “Invisible Strangler”.

Also known as
  • The Astral Fiend
  • Invisible Strangler
  • The Transformer
  • Silent Kill
  • The Transformer - Der Astral-Faktor
  • החונק הבלתי נראה
  • The Transformer - Sein Hass war stärker als Gefängnismauern
  • L'Étrangleur invisible

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FAQ

The Astral Factor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Astral Factor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Astral Factor?

The Astral Factor runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Astral Factor released?

The Astral Factor was released on February 1, 1978.

Who directed The Astral Factor?

The Astral Factor was directed by John Florea and Gene Fowler Jr.

More films by John Florea

Who is in the cast of The Astral Factor?

The Astral Factor stars Stefanie Powers as Candy Barrett, Robert Foxworth as Lt. Charles Barrett and Sue Lyon as Darlene DeLong, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Astral Factor have a post-credit scene?

No. The Astral Factor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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