The Brain (1988)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" 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. The film, featured a earlier performance by Cythina Preston, and was at the ti"

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"Rated: R Why it’s rated: Canadian nudity, violence, and adult language."

200 Favourite Scary Film Moments (209 movies items)

"170) The big brain! "

Lessons To Be Learned From Horror Films (570 movies items)

"Television is the gateway to the mind. It will rot your mind. So.... turn the damn thing off, already."

Movies I watched in May 2019 (24 movies items)

" Date: 5/7/2019 Viewed: Blu-ray Re-Watch Note: I haven't seen this movie in the last 20 years since I was a kid and I think the movie holds up well. The acting could have been better at times and some scenes don't make much sense. I do think the special effects are pretty good and I like the story. The social commentary in this movie is really good with the idea of people believing on whatever they see on TV. Just like how in today's world, people will just believe on whatever they read on the"

Favorite Horror Films: 1988 (39 movies items)

" Directed by: Edward Hunt Produced by: Dan Haig, Philip M. Good, Ken Gord, and Anthony Kramreither Written by: Barry Pearson Cinematography: Gilles Corbeil Edited by: David Nicholson Music by: Paul Zaza Distributed by: Brightstar Pictures"