The Brain

– Dr. Blake runs a TV show called "Independent Thinkers", which is sort of a Scientology-like self-hel..

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Movie
Rating:
5.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
The Brain (1988)

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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Release Date:

04 Nov 1988

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Ed Hunt

Writer:

Barry Pearson (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale, George Buza

Plot:

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...

Production:

Shapiro Glickenhaus Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.4/10