

The Brain
1988-11-03 · 92 min · ★ 5.2
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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- Directors
- Ed Hunt
- Production companies
- Brightstar Films, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
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Tom BresnahanJim Majelewski
Cynthia PrestonJanet
David GaleDr. Anthony Blakely
George BuzaVerna
Christine KossakVivian
Susannah HoffmannBecky
Robert KingMr. Sweeting
Kenneth McGregorMr. Woods
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