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Brain Dead (1990) 5.8
A psychological thriller from the writer of the original "Twilight Zone!" In a showdown of man vs. machine, Martin plunges into a chaotic nightmare trying to save his mind from the ... See full summary » Director:Adam Simon |
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A psychological thriller from the writer of the original "Twilight Zone!" In a showdown of man vs. machine, Martin plunges into a chaotic nightmare trying to save his mind from the megalomaniacal corporation! Written by Concorde - New Horizons (with permission).
Plot Keywords:
nightmare | switched identity | psychotronic | dream within a dream within a dream | brain |Taglines:
From the writer of the original "Twilight Zone" comes the most terrifying film of the decade. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 January 1990 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Paranoia See more »Filming Locations:
Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant - 6100 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$1,627,955 (USA)Company Credits
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H.P. Lovecraft created a fictional M.D. character "Dr. Halsey". Late in the movie Bud Cord's character "Halsey" turns out to be a M.D. See more »Goofs
The computer in the brain lab changes from IBM compatible type (when switched off) to Commodore Amiga (when graphics is displayed). See more »Quotes
Jim Reston: [Reston proposes a chain of brain surgery boutiques with an unique advertising campaign] Had a bad childhood? We can fix it!See more »
Brain Dead is a very hard movie to describe because of its constant twists and turns. This movie truly turns you in circles and can be very confusing upon first viewing. Still, this is a really good film with good acting from Pill Pullman and Bill Paxton. The whole concept of the film is based on whether this is a dream or reality and the rest is left to the viewer. The ending is rather sudden but very appropriate and dramatic. This is definitely the type of film you sit through the credits at the end in bewilderment. Truly a surprise, especially considering the fact that this is a Concord produced film and most of their movies are mediocre at best. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who is into the David Lynch style of film-making. This is definitely a true mind-bender. 9/10 stars