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Head Games

1996-12-06 · 76 min · ★ 4.2

Horror · Science Fiction

A psychologist for inmates has knowledge of a secret, experimental brain implant, designed to change convicts' behavior so that they will not remember or repeat their crimes and, therefore, be able to return productively to society rather than remain in an increasing prison population. The procedure, however, suffers some imperfections: Three killers are at it again.

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Directors
Richard W. Haines
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Christopher StoneCaptain Joseph Piank
John BrewerDr. Todd Rayder
Sheila SawhnySheila SawhnyClaire Williams
Don DamicoDetective Paul Tushinsky
Steve GonneloDetective Tony Rocco
James E. FischerWaller
Sylvester CovinEdward Woods
Laurie LionAngel Lyndon
J.J. NorthJ.J. NorthCynthia
Jennifer PrichardJennifer PrichardKaren
Laura K. GarmonHooker at Bordello
Moet MeiraNurse
Dar BillinghamMary Sullivan
Robert PrichardRobert PrichardBoon Madock

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