The Brain

The Brain

Year: 1988

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Director: Ed Hunt

Science FictionHorrorHorror the undead and monster classicsGory gruesome and slasher horrorSci-fi horror creatures and aliens

Dr. Blake hosts the television program “Independent Thinkers,” a self‑help/religious show that resembles Scientology. Unbeknownst to viewers, he partners with an alien entity he dubs The Brain, using it to brainwash participants and seize control. The only obstacle to his plan for world domination is a brilliant yet troubled high‑school student who loves pulling pranks and decides to fight back.

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