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Brain Dead

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Bill Pullman in Brain Dead (1990)
In a showdown of man versus machine, Martin plunges into a chaotic nightmare trying to save his mind from the megalomaniacal corporation.
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In a showdown of man versus machine, Martin plunges into a chaotic nightmare trying to save his mind from the megalomaniacal corporation.In a showdown of man versus machine, Martin plunges into a chaotic nightmare trying to save his mind from the megalomaniacal corporation.In a showdown of man versus machine, Martin plunges into a chaotic nightmare trying to save his mind from the megalomaniacal corporation.
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    • Adam Simon
    • Charles Beaumont(screenplay)
    • Adam Simon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bill Pullman
    • Bill Paxton
    • Bud Cort
    • Adam Simon
    • Charles Beaumont(screenplay)
    • Adam Simon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bill Pullman
    • Bill Paxton
    • Bud Cort
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    • 17Critic reviews
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    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Rex Martin
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Jim Reston
    Bud Cort
    Bud Cort
    • Jack Halsey
    Nicholas Pryor
    Nicholas Pryor
    • Man in Bloody White Suit…
    Patricia Charbonneau
    Patricia Charbonneau
    • Dana Martin
    George Kennedy
    George Kennedy
    • Vance
    Brian Brophy
    • Ellis
    David Sinaiko
    • Berkovitch
    Lee Arenberg
    Lee Arenberg
    • Sacks
    Andy Wood
    • Brain Surgeon
    Maud Winchester
    • Crazy Anna
    Lisa Moncure
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    Jon Kellam
    Jon Kellam
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    Willie Garson
    Willie Garson
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    John Paxton
    John Paxton
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    David Sklare
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    Cynthia Ettinger
    Cynthia Ettinger
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      • Charles Beaumont(screenplay) (story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Dr. Rex Martin (Bill Pullman) mentioned that he went to "Miskatonic University", the college where Re-Animator (1985) took place. Miskatonic University is supposedly located in Arkham, Massachusetts, a fictional town created by H.P. Lovecraft.
    • Goofs
      The computer in the brain lab changes from IBM compatible type (when switched off) to Commodore Amiga (when graphics is displayed).
    • Quotes

      Dr. Rex Martin: By the perception of illusion we experience reality.

    • Connections
      Edited into Starquest II (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Mystic Revelation
      Music and Lyrics by Andrew Todd Rosenthal (as Andrew Todd) and Patrick Shipstad

      Drum programming by David Roberti

      Performed by Martini Ranch

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    9/10
    Butterfly dreams of being a man
    The great Taoist master Chuang Tzu once dreamt that he was a butterfly fluttering here and there. In the dream he had no awareness of his individuality as a person. He was only a butterfly. Suddenly, he awoke and found himself laying there, a person once again. But then he thought to himself, "Was I before a man who dreamt about being a butterfly, or am I now a butterfly who dreams about being a man?"

    This quote is being used in the film and clearly illustrates the basis of the brilliant screenplay. The claustrophobia of not knowing reality from imagined reality is very real in this film. Earlier acts by Bill Pullman, and Bill Paxton make for a real viewing pleasure. But the real star of the film is Bud Cort (Harold, from the film Harold and Maude). Set designs and lighting make for a fine surreal experience. This movie is a great one with a fine story, fine actors, fine cinematography, special-fx and direction. The music sounds like synths left over from the 80's. But that adds to the B-effect of the film. Highly recommended.
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    • Release date
      • January 19, 1990 (United States)
      • United States
      • Roger Corman: The Official DVD Website
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant - 6100 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Concorde Pictures
      • New Horizons
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    • 1 hour 25 minutes
      • Color
      • Chace Surround

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