The Brain

1988 · 94 min · EN · R · 5.0 (54 votes)

Dir. Ed Hunt · Starring Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale, George Buza, Bret Pearson, Christine Kossak · Music Paul Zaza

“Mind over matter”

HorrorScience Fiction

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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A mind-bending trip through 80s paranoia and alien influence. Expect bizarre visuals, unsettling mind control, and a healthy dose of campy horror. It's a wild ride that will leave you questioning reality.

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