CinemaOSMovie · 1988 · 1h 32m · R
The Brain

Mind over matter

52%(93)IMDbHorrorScience 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...

Directed byEd Hunt

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
EN
Released
November 3, 1988
Studios
Brightstar FilmsShapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment

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The Brain (1988) Trailer HD Remastered and Remixed

The Brain (1988) Trailer HD Remastered and Remixed

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Ed Hunt
Ed Hunt
Written by
Barry Pearson
Produced by
Anthony Kramreither

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