The Fury

A gifted youth is abducted by government agents who aim to exploit his psychic abilities for malevolent purposes. The story, presented as a sci‑fi horror in this programme, is by the film's director Brian De Palma and features Kirk Douglas.

The Fury is a programme presented in the format of a movie and is classified within the science‑fiction horror genre. It is listed simply as a programme of that type, with no additional production details supplied. The central narrative follows a talented young person who possesses remarkable psychic abilities. Government operatives abduct the youth, intent on exploiting those mental powers for nefarious ends. Their aim is to control and weaponise the extraordinary talent rather than protect it. The film concentrates on the conflict that arises when a gifted individual is forced into the hands of authorities seeking to misuse his abilities. It depicts the stark contrast between the youth’s innate gift and the sinister objectives of the officials who have seized him. Overall, the story is built around the theme of a powerful psychic being captured by state agents who intend to turn his capabilities to evil purposes, framing the events within a sci‑fi horror context that underscores the tension between supernatural talent and corrupt exploitation.