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The Brain (1988)

R · 1988-11-03 · 1h 34m · EN
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Mind over matter

Dr. Blake runs a TV show called "Independent Thinkers", which is sort of a Scientology-like self-help/religion program. But he's not making his audience think any more independently - with the help of an alien organism he calls The Brain, he's using brainwashing and mind control. The only thing that stands between them and world domination is a brilliant but troubled high school student with a penchant for pranks...

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Ed HuntDirector

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Tom BresnahanTom BresnahanJim MajelewskiF. Murray AbrahamF. Murray AbrahamNarratorJonathan FirthJonathan FirthJim CarterJim CarterTim Pigott-SmithTim Pigott-SmithCynthia PrestonCynthia PrestonJanetDavid GaleDavid GaleDr. Anthony BlakelyGeorge BuzaGeorge BuzaVernaBret PearsonBret PearsonWillieChristine KossakChristine KossakVivianBernice QuigganBernice QuigganMrs. DriscolSusannah HoffmannSusannah HoffmannBecky

Keywords

ChristmasMurderAlienCar chasePolice chaseCar crashHallucinationHigh schoolCreatureTelevisionAxe murderDecapitationChainsawConvenience storeCanuxploitation

Movie DNA

Genre affinityHorror · Science FictionTheme affinityChristmas · Murder · AlienDirector preference552339Actor preference109464 · 552334 · 214015Country preferenceCaDecade preference1980

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What is The Brain about?

Dr. Blake runs a TV show called "Independent Thinkers", which is sort of a Scientology-like self-help/religion program. But he's not making his audience think any more independently - with the help of an alien organism he calls The Brain, he's using brainwashing and mind control. The only thing that stands between them and world domination is a brilliant but troubled high school student with a penchant for pranks...

How long is The Brain?

The Brain has a runtime of 94 minutes.