Brainscan (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1994, Brainscan is a horror film directed by John Flynn, running about 96 minutes. “Wanna play? I dare you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lonely teenage horror-movie fan discovers a mysterious computer game that uses hypnosis to custom-tailor the game into the most terrifying experience imaginable. When he emerges from the hypnotic trance he is horrified to find evidence that the brutal murder depicted in the game actually happened -- and he's the killer.
Who’s in it. Brainscan stars Edward Furlong as Michael, Frank Langella as Detective Hayden, T. Ryder Smith as The Trickster and Amy Hargreaves as Kimberly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Brainscan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brainscan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brainscan tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brainscan (1994)?
- In US, Brainscan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brainscan worth watching?
- Brainscan holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brainscan?
- Brainscan stars Edward Furlong, Frank Langella, T. Ryder Smith, Amy Hargreaves and Victor Ertmanis.
- When was Brainscan released?
- Brainscan was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.