The Initiation of Sarah (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1978, The Initiation of Sarah is a horror and tv movie film directed by Robert Day, running about 96 minutes. “She Was Born With Devastating Psychic Powers. And She's Forced To Unleash Them In A Shocking Finale!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Initiation of Sarah stars Kay Lenz as Sarah Goodwin, Shelley Winters as Mrs. Erica Hunter, Tony Bill as Paul Yates and Kathryn Grant as Mrs. Goodwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Initiation of Sarah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Initiation of Sarah page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Initiation of Sarah tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Initiation of Sarah (1978)?
- In US, The Initiation of Sarah is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Initiation of Sarah worth watching?
- The Initiation of Sarah holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Initiation of Sarah?
- The Initiation of Sarah stars Kay Lenz, Shelley Winters, Tony Bill, Kathryn Grant and Morgan Fairchild.
- When was The Initiation of Sarah released?
- The Initiation of Sarah was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.