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Brainscan (1994)

R 96 min  -  Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi  -   22 April 1994 (USA)
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A teenager is part of an interactive video game where he kills innocent victims. Later, the murders become real.

Director:

John Flynn

Writers:

Brian Owens (story), Andrew Kevin Walker (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Edward Furlong ...
Michael
Frank Langella ...
Detective Hayden
T. Ryder Smith ...
Amy Hargreaves ...
Kimberly
James Marsh ...
Kyle (as Jamie Marsh)
Victor Ertmanis Victor Ertmanis ...
Martin
David Hemblen David Hemblen ...
Dr. Fromberg
Vlasta Vrana ...
Frank
Domenico Fiore Domenico Fiore ...
Ken (as Dom Fiore)
Claire Riley Claire Riley ...
News Anchor
Tod Fennell ...
Young Michael (as Tod Fennel)
Michèle-Barbara Pelletier Michèle-Barbara Pelletier ...
Stacie (as Michele-Barbara Pelletier)
Dean Hagopian Dean Hagopian ...
Mr. Keller
Donna Baccala Donna Baccala ...
Mrs. Keller (as Donna Bacalla)
Jérôme Tiberghien Jérôme Tiberghien ...
Mr. Tebb (as Jerome Thiberghian)
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Storyline

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>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Murder | Computer | Video Game | Eye Gouging | Dark Humor  | See more »

Taglines:

Game Over... You Lose! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, and for language and some sexuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Canada | USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Agyrém See more »

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,725,000 (USA) (24 April 1994) (1221 Screens)

Gross:

$4,264,509 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Is originally based on the computer-game "Brainwaves" (released as "Brainscanners" in Europe after the film was released). See more »

Quotes

[Micheal hugs Kyle]
Kyle: Watch out for my lucky charms! They're magically delicious! Hahaha!
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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 »

Connections

Features The Dracula Saga (1973) See more »

Soundtracks

"Leave Me Alone"
Performed by Butthole Surfers (as The Butthole Surfers)
Written by Butthole Surfers (as The Butthole Surfers)
Produced by John Paul Jones
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Licensed by CEMA Special Projects See more »