Film

The Brain

1988 · 1h 32m · Horror · Science Fiction

Mind over matter

IMDb

5.2

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...

Tom Bresnahan

Jim Majelewski

Cynthia Preston

Janet

David Gale

Dr. Anthony Blakely

George Buza

Verna

Bret Pearson

Willie

Christine Kossak

Vivian

Bernice Quiggan

Mrs. Driscol

Susannah Hoffmann

Becky

Justine Campbell

Doreen

Robert King

Mr. Sweeting

Kenneth McGregor

Mr. Woods

Vinetta Strombergs

Mr. Chisolm

Richard Gira

Mr. Majelewski

Wendy Springate

Mrs. Majelewski

Harry Booker

Officer Marks

Peter Read

Security Guard

• Ed HuntDirector
• Barry PearsonScreenplay
• Anthony KramreitherProducer
• Don HaigExecutive Producer
• Gilles CorbeilDirector of Photography
• Paul ZazaOriginal Music Composer
• David NicholsonEditor
• Craig CampobassoCasting
• Lucinda SillCasting

The Brain (1988) Trailer HD Remastered and Remixed

Release date

November 3, 1988

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 32m

Rated

R

Genres

Horror, Science Fiction

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