The Initiation of Sarah
“She Was Born With Devastating Psychic Powers. And She's Forced To Unleash Them In A Shocking Finale!”
Synopsis
Shy misfit Sarah Goodwin has a secret gift: the ability to control — and destroy — with her mind. When Sarah goes off to college with her more outgoing and popular sister, Patty, their plans to join the most prestigious sorority on campus are scuttled by snobby president, Jennifer Lawrence. Separated from her sister, Sarah is taken in by a rival, less popular sorority, whose mysterious house mother, Mrs. Hunter, is harboring a secret of her own: a scheme to harness Sarah's terrifying power for revenge. Betrayed by Patty, humiliated by Jennifer, it can only be a matter of time before Sorority Hell Week erupts in flame!
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The Initiation of Sarah promo, 1984
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Top Cast
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Kay Lenz
Sarah Goodwin
Shelley Winters
Mrs. Erica Hunter
Tony Bill
Paul Yates
Kathryn Grant
Mrs. Goodwin
Morgan Fairchild
Jennifer Lawrence
Morgan Brittany
Patty Goodwin
Robert Hays
Scott Rafferty
Tisa Farrow
Alberta 'Mouse'
Elizabeth Stack
Laura O'Neil
Deborah Ryan
Bobbie Adams
Nora Heflin
Barbara
Talia Balsam
Allison
Michael Talbott
Freddie
Jennifer Gay
Kathy Anderson
Susan Duvall
Regina Wilson
Albert Owens
Young Man
Debi Fries
Susan
Doug Davidson
Tommy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Day
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Ingalls, Carol Saraceno, Kenette Gfeller, Tom Holland
- Original Score
- Johnny Harris
- Original Title
- The Initiation of Sarah
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Stonehenge Productions, Charles Fries Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Day
Don Ingalls, Carol Saraceno, Kenette Gfeller, Tom Holland
Johnny Harris
Ric Waite
Anthony DiMarco
Jay Benson, Charles W. Fries
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Day
Director
Jay Benson
Producer
Yvonne Kubis
Costume Design
Ed Sunley
Costume Design
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Anthony DiMarco
Editor
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What is The Initiation of Sarah about?
Shy misfit Sarah Goodwin has a secret gift: the ability to control — and destroy — with her mind. When Sarah goes off to college with her more outgoing and popular sister, Patty, their plans to join the most prestigious sorority on campus are scuttled by snobby president, Jennifer Lawrence. Separated from her sister, Sarah is taken in by a rival, less popular sorority, whose mysterious house mother, Mrs. Hunter, is harboring a secret of her own: a scheme to harness Sarah's terrifying power for revenge. Betrayed by Patty, humiliated by Jennifer, it can only be a matter of time before Sorority Hell Week erupts in flame!
Who directed The Initiation of Sarah?
The Initiation of Sarah was directed by Robert Day.
Who stars in The Initiation of Sarah?
The principal cast of The Initiation of Sarah includes Kay Lenz, Shelley Winters, Tony Bill, Kathryn Grant, Morgan Fairchild.
When was The Initiation of Sarah released and how long is it?
The Initiation of Sarah was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Initiation of Sarah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Initiation of Sarah was composed by Johnny Harris.