The Brain (1988)Stream and Watch Online

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Released November 3rd, 1988, 'The Brain' stars Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale, George Buza The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 34 min, and received a user score of 50 (out of 100) on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 59 well-known users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "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..."

'The Brain' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Shudder, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, Night Flight Plus, AMC Plus, Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, YouTube, Redbox, and Shout! Factory TV .