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The Brain (1988 film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Brain' is a 1988 Canadian science fiction horror film depicting a giant brain-like alien that terrorizes. The film has developed a small cult following.
Plot
Dr. Blakely runs a TV show called 'Independent Thinkers', which is a Scientology-like self-help/religion program. But he is not making his audience think any more independently - with the help of an alien organism he calls The Brain, he is 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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Release
'The Brain' was shown in Toronto, Canada on November 4, 1988.
Reception
From contemporary reviews, "Devo." of 'Variety' reviewed the film on November 3, 1988. "Devo." stated the film was a "cliche-ridden effort, with little comic or ironic relief to put a spin on it sci-fi banalities." The reviewer went on to declare that the film's "ambition to comment on the power of tv and gullibility of its viewers vanishes quickly."
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