BrainWaves (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1983, BrainWaves is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Ulli Lommel, running about 77 minutes. “They have violated the human mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a traffic accident Kaylie is in coma for months and her doctors want to try a new procedure on her. To regain her consciousness, they stimulate her brain with the neural patterns of a woman who has just died. It works and Kaylie fully recovers. However, she begins to relive the dying moments of her donor and realizes that she was murdered! Along with her husband and mother, she tries to find out what happened.
Who’s in it. BrainWaves stars Keir Dullea as Julian Bedford, Suzanna Love as Kaylie Bedford, Tony Curtis as Dr. Clavius and Vera Miles as Marian Koonan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, BrainWaves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch BrainWaves page.
If you liked it. Fans of BrainWaves tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch BrainWaves (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for BrainWaves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is BrainWaves worth watching?
- BrainWaves holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in BrainWaves?
- BrainWaves stars Keir Dullea, Suzanna Love, Tony Curtis, Vera Miles and Ryan Seitz.
- When was BrainWaves released?
- BrainWaves was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.