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The Brain

The Brain

The Brain

The Brain

Mind over matter

1988•1h 32m•

★5.3(84 ratings)

HorrorScience Fiction

Overview

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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Writers

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Main Cast

Tom Bresnahan

Tom Bresnahan

Jim Majelewski

Cynthia Preston

Cynthia Preston

Janet

David Gale

David Gale

Dr. Anthony Blakely

George Buza

George Buza

Verna

Bret Pearson

Bret Pearson

Willie

Christine Kossak

Christine Kossak

Vivian

Bernice Quiggan

Bernice Quiggan

Mrs. Driscol

Susannah Hoffmann

Susannah Hoffmann

Becky

Justine Campbell

Justine Campbell

Doreen

Robert King

Robert King

Mr. Sweeting

Kenneth McGregor

Kenneth McGregor

Mr. Woods

Vinetta Strombergs

Vinetta Strombergs

Mr. Chisolm

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Ed Hunt
First Assistant Director: Robert Petrovicz
Second Assistant Director: Randi Richmond
Third Assistant Director: Carlos Caneca
Assistant Director Trainee: Christine Dore
Continuity: Karen Paterson-Bowden

Writing

Screenplay: Barry Pearson

Production

Producer: Anthony Kramreither
Production Manager: Ken Gord
Executive Producer: Don Haig
Associate Producer: Phillip M. Good
Co-Producer: Ken Gord
Casting: Craig Campobasso

Music & Sound

Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Mike Hoogenboom
Original Music Composer: Paul Zaza
Sound Editor: Karl Konnry
Dialogue Editor: David Nicholson
Sound Recordist: Jin Hong
Sound Recordist: Rae Crombie

Cinematography

Key Grip: Bill Heintz
Director of Photography: Gilles Corbeil
Grip: John Boan-Mitchell
Best Boy Grip: Richard 'Rico' Emerson
Grip: Bruce Chadwick
Grip: Mark Mavrinac

Editing

First Assistant Editor: Robin Russell
Negative Cutter: Catherine Rankin
Editor: David Nicholson
Assistant Editor: Rae Crombie
Assistant Editor: Cindy Fret

Art Direction

Art Direction: Byron Patchett
Set Dresser: Nick White
Set Designer: Roderick Mayne
Assistant Art Director: Michael Borthwick
Second Assistant Art Director: Andrea Stokes
Art Department Trainee: Tamara Boan-Mitchell

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Eva Gord
Wardrobe Master: Jocelyn Senior
Wardrobe Assistant: Sara Schilt
Makeup Artist: Odelya
Hairstylist: Odelya
Assistant Makeup Artist: Donna Keravica

Visual Effects

Animation: Larry Chase

Keywords

high schoolhallucinationcar crashalienmurderdecapitationpolice chasechainsawcreatureaxe murdercanuxploitationchristmas

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Mind over matter"

#2

The runtime is 92 minutes (1h 32m).

#3

The film was directed by Ed Hunt.

#4

The screenplay was written by Barry Pearson.

#5

The score was composed by Paul Zaza.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Gilles Corbeil.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt0094794.

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Rating

5.3/10

Mixed

84 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Brain

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Canada

Production Companies:

Brightstar Films

Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment