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The Brain

The Brain
★ 5.2/10•1988•1h 32m•R•Horror•Science Fiction

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...

Ed Hunt · Director

Barry Pearson · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 3, 1988

Actors

Tom Bresnahan

Tom Bresnahan

Jim Majelewski

Cynthia Preston

Cynthia Preston

Janet

David Gale

David Gale

Dr. Anthony Blakely

George Buza

George Buza

Verna

Bret Pearson

Willie

Christine Kossak

Christine Kossak

Vivian

Bernice Quiggan

Mrs. Driscol

Susannah Hoffmann

Susannah Hoffmann

Becky

Justine Campbell

Doreen

Robert King

Robert King

Mr. Sweeting

Kenneth McGregor

Kenneth McGregor

Mr. Woods

Vinetta Strombergs

Mr. Chisolm

Richard Gira

Mr. Majelewski

Wendy Springate

Mrs. Majelewski

Harry Booker

Officer Marks

Peter Read

Security Guard

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