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The Brain

Dir. Ed Hunt·1988·1h 32m

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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The Brain

The Brain (1988)

Ed Hunt

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1h 32m
Cross-source blend ~52/100

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Countries

Canada

Ratings

TMDB users

5.3/10

84 votes

IMDb

5.2/10

Users

Rating consensus

52/100 blend

Sources: TMDB · IMDb

Cooler blended reception — weighted ~52/100 across 2 rating sources. The listed meters mostly agree.

Cast

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

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