The Brain_
"Mind over matter"
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...
Starring
Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Brain was released 38 years ago in 1988.
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 thin...
The Brain is a Horror, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (20)
Tom Bresnahan
Jim Majelewski
Cynthia Preston
Janet
David Gale
Dr. Anthony Blakely
George Buza
Verna
BP
Bret Pearson
Willie
Christine Kossak
Vivian
BQ
Bernice Quiggan
Mrs. Driscol
Susannah Hoffmann
Becky
JC
Justine Campbell
Doreen
Robert King
Mr. Sweeting
Kenneth McGregor
Mr. Woods
VS
Vinetta Strombergs
Mr. Chisolm
RG
Richard Gira
Mr. Majelewski
WS
Wendy Springate
Mrs. Majelewski
HB
Harry Booker
Officer Marks
PR
Peter Read
Security Guard
Steve Mousseau
The Weird Man
GB
Gary Brown
Police Detective
SC
Sarah Chapple
Debbie Hodges
CL
Carol Lazare
Mrs. Woods
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Brain about?
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...
How long is The Brain?
The Brain has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in The Brain?
The cast of The Brain includes Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale, George Buza, Bret Pearson.
What is the rating of The Brain?
The Brain has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 82 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Science Fiction
