source of masochistic pleasure for the viewer". The Terror Trap gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars, writing, More atmospheric than plot driven, Premonition is a valiant effort at ambient fearmaking, but it comes up just a little short due to a convoluted and confusing tie-up." Brett Gallman from Oh, the Horror! gave the film a positive review, writing, "The Premonition is a film that zigs and zags, though it hardly does so in a playful manner. Rather, it spirals ominously, as if bent toward some fatalistic doom. Dusk seems to have permanently settled over and around these characters, enwrapping them in a languid, hypnotic rhythm. Despite its very realistic—and grim—subject matter, the film seems to unfold under a foggy, supernatural haze that's deceptively drowsy." VideoHound’s Golden Movie Retriever called it "a well-done para-norm tale." Chris Coffel from Bloody Disgusting awarded the film a score of 3/5, criticizing the film's slow start, and slightly clunky story, but commended the film's eerie atmosphere, ending, and Lynch's performance. TV Guide gave the film two out of five stars, writing, "Blessed with a strong cast--especially Farrell and Lynch--and an excellent use of location, The Premonition is an effectively creepy film which successfully preys on very real fears without exploiting the situation for cheap thrills. At times talky and a bit slow-moving, the film nonetheless builds tension steadily and contains several unforgettably eerie scenes." References External links 1976 films 1976 horror films 1970s psychological thriller films American horror thriller films American psychological horror films American psychological thriller films American supernatural horror films Embassy Pictures films Films shot in Mississippi Horror films about clowns Films about mental health 1970s English-language films 1970s American films