The Brain

The Brain

Mind over matter

5.3

90 votes

November 3, 1988

1h 32m

Horror
Science Fiction

Overview

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 by

Ed Hunt

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In United States

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Cast

Tom Bresnahan
Tom Bresnahan
Jim Majelewski
Cynthia Preston
Cynthia Preston
Janet
David Gale
David Gale
Dr. Anthony Blakely
George Buza
George Buza
Verna
B
Bret Pearson
Willie
Christine Kossak
Christine Kossak
Vivian
B
Bernice Quiggan
Mrs. Driscol
Susannah Hoffmann
Susannah Hoffmann
Becky
J
Justine Campbell
Doreen
Robert King
Robert King
Mr. Sweeting
Kenneth McGregor
Kenneth McGregor
Mr. Woods
V
Vinetta Strombergs
Mr. Chisolm
R
Richard Gira
Mr. Majelewski
W
Wendy Springate
Mrs. Majelewski
H
Harry Booker
Officer Marks

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