Brainscan (1994)

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)

Stars:

Edward Furlong, Frank Langella, T. Ryder Smith

Cast

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

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.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | computer | reverse footage | dog | virtual reality | 

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Taglines:

An Interactive Trip To Hell

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, and for language and some sexuality

Details

Country:

Canada USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Agyrém

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Gross:

$4,264,509 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Admire Productions Ltd., Coral Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In both Kyle and Kimberly's room, you see an Aerosmith poster for Get a Grip, which has the track Living on the Edge. Edward Furlong starred in the video.

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Quotes

The Trickster: Real, unreal, what's the difference? So long as you don't get caught.

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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

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Connections

References Suspiria (1977)

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Soundtracks

"Riverboat"
Performed by John Melendez (as Stuttering John)
Written by John Melendez and Randy Cantor
Produced by Randy Cantor
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

User Reviews

Extremely underrated!!!

Brainscan is without a doubt one of the better horror movies to come out in the 90's. Since it isn't attached to the SCREAM money machine, it is often overlooked. Well take my words that this movie is extremely original, well directed and well acted. A good cast makes this movie...and a great movie it is. Do not miss this or overlook it. It should be viewed and then decide for yourself. A rating of 9 out of 10 was given.