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Brainscan

1994·Movie·R·96 min·6.2(286)

Wanna play? I dare you.

A lonely teenage horror fan and video gamer plays a new immersive and hypnotic computer game where he becomes a psychopathic killer, but when he emerges, he finds that the murder has actually happened.

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About Brainscan

Brainscan is a 1994 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by John Flynn. The cast is led by Edward Furlong, Frank Langella, T. Ryder Smith. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Brainscan was produced by Admire Productions Ltd. and Coral Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on April 22, 1994, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.

Director
John Flynn
Writers
Andrew Kevin Walker, Brian Owens
Release date
April 22, 1994
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Box office
$4 million
Production
Admire Productions Ltd., Coral Productions
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Brainscan cast & crew

Brainscan was directed by John Flynn and written by Andrew Kevin Walker and Brian Owens.

The cast features Edward Furlong as Michael, Frank Langella as Detective Hayden, T. Ryder Smith as The Trickster, Amy Hargreaves as Kimberly, Jamie Marsh as Kyle, and Victor Ertmanis as Martin.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by George S. Clinton, cinematography is by François Protat, and it was produced by Michel Roy and Joe Nicolo.

Is Brainscan worth watching?

Brainscan holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 286 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror and science fiction, Brainscan is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Brainscan

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Cast of Brainscan

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong

Michael

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Detective Hayden

T. Ryder Smith

T. Ryder Smith

The Trickster

Amy Hargreaves

Amy Hargreaves

Kimberly

Jamie Marsh

Jamie Marsh

Kyle

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Victor Ertmanis

Martin

David Hemblen

David Hemblen

Dr. Fromberg

Vlasta Vrana

Vlasta Vrana

Frank

Domenico Fiore

Domenico Fiore

Ken

Claire Riley

Claire Riley

News Anchor

Tod Fennell

Tod Fennell

Young Michael

Michèle-Barbara Pelletier

Michèle-Barbara Pelletier

Stacie

Brainscan — FAQs

Where can I watch Brainscan in United States?

Brainscan is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

What language is Brainscan in?

Brainscan is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Brainscan?

Brainscan runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).

What is Brainscan rated?

Brainscan is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 286 ratings.

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