Mind Games_
"The one game you should never play."
To save their marriage, Rita and Dana Lund set off on a family camping trip through California. At a campsite they meet a hitch-hiker, Eric, who befriends their son. Against Rita's wishes, Dana takes asks him to tag along with them, not knowing that he's a brutal psychopath.
Director
Scream
Starring
Maxwell Caulfield, Edward Albert, Shawn Weatherly
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Mind Games was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Mind Games is a Thriller, Drama, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
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STUDIOS (3)
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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (15 votes)
Popularity
4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Mind Games about?
To save their marriage, Rita and Dana Lund set off on a family camping trip through California. At a campsite they meet a hitch-hiker, Eric, who befriends their son. Against Rita's wishes, Dana takes asks him to tag along with them, not knowing that he's a brutal psychopath.
How long is Mind Games?
Mind Games has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who directed Mind Games?
Mind Games was directed by Scream.
Who stars in Mind Games?
The cast of Mind Games includes Maxwell Caulfield, Edward Albert, Shawn Weatherly, Matt Norero.
What is the rating of Mind Games?
Mind Games has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Thriller
Drama
Horror
KEYWORDS (8)
psychopath
manipulation
road trip
hitchhiker
psychological thriller
family in peril
mortal danger
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