The Oracle (1985): Cast & Plot
The Oracle is a 1985 mystery thriller directed by Roberta Findlay, starring Irma St. Paule as Mrs. Malatesta, Caroline Capers Powers and Roger Neill. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Roberta Findlay
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Laurel Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Oracle About?
The premise of The Oracle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Power That Is Ancient. A murder victim reaches out from beyond the grave in an attempt to possess the body of a young woman who has moved into his old apartment.
The Oracle Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- gypsy
- lesbian
- possession
- woman
- young
- christmas
- murder
- spirit
- oracle
- victim
- exploitation
- gore
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- house
- investigation
- ghost
- supernatural power
- occult
- revenge
- tenant
- psychic
- demon
- violence
- assassin
- independent film
- f rated
- title directed by female
The Oracle Cast & Characters
Irma St. Paule leads the cast as Mrs. Malatesta, with Caroline Capers Powers as Jennifer and Roger Neill as Ray. Directed by Roberta Findlay; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roberta Findlay
- Irma St. Paule as Mrs. Malatesta
- Caroline Capers Powers as Jennifer
- Roger Neill as Ray
- Chris Maria De Koron as Pappas
Also Starring in The Oracle
· 27 more- Pam La Testa Farkas
- Lou Bacotti Drunk at party
- Stacey Graves Cindy
- Victoria Dryden Dorothy Graham
- James Styles Mr. Graham
- John Ford Mental Patient
- Dan Lutsky Tom Varney
- Joe White Orderly
- Dog Thomas Mental Patient
- G. Gordon Cronce Ben
- Ethel Mark Dr. Ryker
- Alexandria Blade Tammy
- Joan Leonard Waitress
- Einar O. Peterson Occult store owner
- Lou Bartholomew Doctor
- R. Allen Leider Man at party
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- Rafael Guadolupe Drug Peddler
- Mari Kasiner Nurse
- Lowell Richardson Jr. Mental Patient
- Felix Rivera Mental Patient
- Chris Marzulli Mental Patient
- Tory Estern Mental Patient
- Rebecca Collins Mental Patient
- Juan Calderon Mental Patient
- John Munn Museum Guard
- John Dwight Ticketseller
- Ted Mejia Painter
More from Roberta Findlay
More films directed by Roberta Findlay: Prime Evil, Lurkers, Blood Sisters and Tenement.
The Oracle Plot Summary
What happens in The Oracle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An eerie, fate-steeped tale begins when an old woman, Mrs. Malatesta, Irma St. Paule, uses an artificial hand with a quill as a planchette to reach the afterlife. Jennifer, Caroline Capers Powers, moves into Mrs. Malatesta’s apartment with her husband Ray, Roger Neill. The property manager, Pappas, Chris Maria De Koron, insists the old woman disappeared without a trace, casting a shadow over the place and its odd belongings. The moment Jennifer dives into the apartment’s history, she uncovers a box that hides the strange hand, setting off a chain of discoveries that will blur the line between the living and the dead.
Full summary
The whole story of The Oracle, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Oracle?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What unusual object does Mrs. Malatesta use as a planchette?
Cars in The Oracle
15 cars on screen, including the 1975 Ford Econoline and the 1974 Ford Gran Torino.
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1975 Ford Econoline Important role -
1974 Ford Gran Torino Important role -
1974 Jaguar XJ6 Series II Important role -
1951 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Minor role
The Oracle Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “L'oracolo” and “Das Orakel”.
- Also known as
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- L'oracolo
- Das Orakel
- 神谕
- El oráculo
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ouija Mummy, The Psychic and The Queen of Black Magic.
The Oracle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Oracle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Oracle?
The Oracle runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Oracle released?
The Oracle was released on May 1, 1985.
Who directed The Oracle?
The Oracle was directed by Roberta Findlay.
More films by Roberta Findlay Who is in the cast of The Oracle?
The Oracle stars Irma St. Paule as Mrs. Malatesta, Caroline Capers Powers as Jennifer and Roger Neill as Ray, among 31 credited actors.
Does The Oracle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Oracle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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