Brainscan

Brainscan

Brainscan

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Brainscan

"Wanna play? I dare you."

1994

1h 36m

6.2(273 votes)

Horror

Science Fiction

Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

23 members

Acting

Edward Furlong

Michael

Edward Furlong

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Frank Langella

Detective Hayden

Frank Langella

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T. Ryder Smith

The Trickster

T. Ryder Smith

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Amy Hargreaves

Kimberly

Amy Hargreaves

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Jamie Marsh

Kyle

Jamie Marsh

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Victor Ertmanis

Martin

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David Hemblen

Dr. Fromberg

David Hemblen

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Vlasta Vrana

Frank

Vlasta Vrana

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Domenico Fiore

Ken

Domenico Fiore

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Claire Riley

News Anchor

Claire Riley

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Tod Fennell

Young Michael

Tod Fennell

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Michèle-Barbara Pelletier

Stacie

Michèle-Barbara Pelletier

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Dean Hagopian

Mr. Keller

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Donna Baccala

Mrs. Keller

Donna Baccala

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Jérôme Tiberghien

Mr. Tebb

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Don Jordan

Cop

Don Jordan

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Pete White

Dog Owner

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Peter Colvey

John

Peter Colvey

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Paul Stewart

Bob

Paul Stewart

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Richard Zeman

Police Officer

Richard Zeman

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Zak the Dog

The Dog

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Garrett Cassell

Mod (uncredited)

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Production

Jerry McGrath

Model (uncredited)

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