Like a whole load of films of the 70s, Medusa's Touch delves inwards, deep into the unsettled psyche as expressed in paranormal weirdness.Like a whole load of films of the 70s, Medusa's Touch delves inwards, deep into the unsettled psyche as expressed in paranormal weirdness. Richard Burton plays a man whose look can literally kill, and who comes to the terrifying realization that he is responsible for the world's catastrophes. It is an awesome performance of quiet brooding menace. It is a dark, deranged and totally gripping film worthy of re-discovery.