Movie

The Brain

1988 · 92 min

A goofy, gory B-movie romp with a giant brain, cheesy effects, and a rebellious teen hero.

Tagline: Mind over matter
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...
How it feels: Campy, eerie, satirical and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Conspiracy, power, identity, rebellion
Content: Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.
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Tone: campystrength 3 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: conspiracy
power
identity
rebellion
media
Places: small town
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild