The Brain

Name: The Brain
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1988-11-03
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale, George Buza, Bret Pearson

1988·Movie·R·92 min·★ 5.3(86)

Horror Science Fiction More English titles

“Mind over matter”

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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About The Brain

The Brain is a 1988 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by Ed Hunt. The cast is led by Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 5.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.

The Brain was produced by Brightstar Films and Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment and made in Canada. It was released on November 3, 1988, and carries a R certification.

Director: Ed Hunt
Writers: Barry Pearson
Release date: November 3, 1988
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Production: Brightstar Films, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment

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The Brain cast & crew

The Brain was directed by Ed Hunt and written by Barry Pearson.

The cast features Tom Bresnahan as Jim Majelewski, Cynthia Preston as Janet, David Gale as Dr. Anthony Blakely, George Buza as Verna, Bret Pearson as Willie, and Christine Kossak as Vivian.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Zaza, cinematography is by Gilles Corbeil, and it was produced by Anthony Kramreither and Don Haig.

Is The Brain worth watching?

The Brain holds an audience score of 5.3/10 from 86 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

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

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