The Brain 1988
“Mind over matter”
What is The Brain?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Brain" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 3, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada
- Studios
- Brightstar Films, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 93 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Brightstar Films, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Brain" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Brain
Year: 1988
Release Date (US): 11/03/1988
Genre: Horror and Science Fiction
Runtime: 1h 32m
Rating: R
Plot: Dr. Blake runs a TV show called "Independent Thinkers," described as a Scientology-like self-help/religion program. He uses an alien organism called The Brain to facilitate brainwashing and mind control rather than promoting independent thought. A brilliant but troubled high school student with a penchant for pranks is the only obstacle to their world domination.
Cast: Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale.
Director: Ed Hunt.
Attempt 1 (Drafting content):
The Brain is a horror and science fiction film released in the United States on November 3, 1988. Directed by Ed Hunt, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 3
Should you watch it?
“An alien brain organism uses a television show to mentally enslave a town's residents.”
- Features a unique plot involving a giant brain-like alien.
- Combines horror and science fiction genres from 1988.
- Centers on a high school student standing up against mind control.
- It is rated R, which may not appeal to all audiences.
Watch it if you enjoy 1988 science fiction horror films featuring alien organisms and mind control.
This 1988 Canadian science fiction horror film runs for 1 hour and 32 minutes and carries an R rating.
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Where can I stream The Brain (1988)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is The Brain (1988) worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy 1988 science fiction horror films about alien brainwashing and mind control.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What are the essential episodes?
The Brain is a feature-length film released in 1988 rather than a television series with episodes.
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