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Brainscan (1994) 6.1
A teenager is part of an interactive video game where he kills innocent victims. Later, the murders become real. Director:John Flynn |
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Cast
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Young Michael
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Stacie
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Mrs. Keller
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Mr. Tebb
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Plot Synopsis
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A lonely teenage horror-movie fan discovers a mysterious computer game that uses hypnosis to custom-tailor the game into the most terrifying experience imaginable. When he emerges from the hypnotic trance he is horrified to find evidence that the brutal murder depicted in the game actually happened -- and he's the killer. Written by Kevin Ackley <kackley1@aol.com>
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It's interactive, and state-of-the-art... It's not just a game... it's murder. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, and for language and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 April 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Brainscan See more »Filming Locations:
Montréal, Québec, CanadaBox Office
Gross:
$4,264,509 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Performed by Alcohol Funny Car
Written by Ben London
Produced by Alcohol Funny Car and Scott Benson
Courtesy of C/Z Records, Ltd.
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Trivia
When Michael starts to give his phone number to the Brainscan operator, he starts with 717, indicating that he lives in Eastern Pennsylvania, possibly in or near Harrisburg. See more »Quotes
Michael: [in front of a video camera] My name's Michael Brower, I'm sixteen and I'm scared to death. I don't know what this tape's gonna to prove but if I'm a killer consider this my confession. Igor, dial 1-800-555-FEAR.See more »
Crazy Credits
As the end credits start, we hear the trickster say "Hey wait, it's not over yet" and the credits screen shatters as if it was made of glass. It then shows a scene involving a dog with the dismembered foot from earlier in the film, and then the end credits resume See more »Soundtracks
ShapesPerformed by Alcohol Funny Car
Written by Ben London
Produced by Alcohol Funny Car and Scott Benson
Courtesy of C/Z Records, Ltd.
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Now lets see, Boy likes video games, boy becomes a murderer because of video games, sounds stupid? Well, to my surprise, BRAINSCAN was a wonderful trip through the warped imagination of the films devious writers. The film does copy many modern day classics, but, with a unique flair.
Freddy Kruger look out! The lead ghoul in this flick can appear any time. You need not be asleep when he comes to call. The plot, oh yes, it has one, although it is not that unusual,does hold your interest The characters are quite vivid and work well in telling this dream like tale. Basically, the film is more of a comedy. One liners flow like the blood of many of the films hapless victoms.
I would have probably enjoyed this horror venture a lot more have I been a much younger man. It has been many years since I saw my teens or in fact my 20's, but Brainscan is one of those rare movies that can appeal to anyone who enjoys a good horror spoof.