The Brain
Mind over matter
Genres
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...
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
94 min
Release Date
1988-11-03
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
77
Vote Average
5.2
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
Steve Mousseau
The Weird Man
Gary Brown
Police Detective
Sarah Chapple
Debbie Hodges
Carol Lazare
Mrs. Woods
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