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The Brain (1988)
Directed by Ed Hunt
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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…
Rated R | Length 94 minutes
Actors
Tom Bresnahan | Cynthia Preston | David Gale | George Buza | Bret Pearson | Christine Kossak | Bernice Quiggan | Susannah Hoffmann | Justine Campbell | Robert King | Kenneth McGregor | Vinetta Strombergs | Richard Gira | Wendy Springate | Harry Booker | Peter Read | Steve Mousseau | Gary Brown | Sarah Chapple | Carol Lazare
Viewing History (seen 3 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2023 | TV | Broadcast | TV | 6 stars |
| 11/07/2021 | Computer | Broadcast | Other | 6 stars |
| 05/03/2019 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 0 stars |
| (Average) 4 stars |
Viewing Notes
The closing film of the 2021 Tomorrow Romance Halloween Movie Marathon! This is a great, silly, fun, hilarious movie perfect for a crowd and an upbeat closer. I’d been wanting to revisit this one. I didn’t guess correctly b/c this clue is so useless given the sheer number of titles that fit this description.
Hint: Wild late-80s sci-fi/horror creature feature
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