The Brain (1988) is a Canadian sci-fi horror movie about a giant alien that looks like a brain, that brainwashes and terrorizes humans. The story begins by showing Dr. Blakely, who runs a TV show called Independent Thinking. It is a Scientology-like self-help program similar to a religious cult. However, his ulterior motive is to control his audience with the help of an alien organism he calls “The Brain”. However, a troubled school student known for playing pranks on Dr. Blakely is in the way. Once he sees through what the doctor is trying to do, he tries to stop it.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Brain (1988) via streaming services such as AMC Plus.
Is The Brain (1988) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Brain (1988) is available to watch via streaming on AMC Plus.
The movie received an average response overall with some critics saying that it is a “cliche-ridden effort, with little comic or ironic relief to put a spin on its sci-fi banalities.” Another reviewer declared that the film’s ambition to comment on the power of TV as a medium and the gullibility of its audience vanishes quickly.
The Brain stars David Gale as Dr. Anthony Blakely, Tom Bresnahan as Jim Majelewski, Cynthia Preston as Janet, George Buza as Varna, Brett Pearson as Willie, Sarah Chapple as Debbie Hodges, and Christine Kossak as Vivian.
Watch The Brain (1988) streaming via AMC Plus
The Brain (1988) is available to watch on AMC Plus.
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The Brain (1988) synopsis is as follows:
“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…”
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