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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.3 / 100
1988·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 34m

THE BRAIN

“Mind over matter”

Dr. Blake runs a TV show called "Independent Thinkers", which is sort of a Scientology-like self-help/religion program. But he's not making his audience think any more independently - with the help of an alien organism he calls The Brain, he's using brainwashing and mind control. The only thing that stands between them and world domination is a brilliant but troubled high school student with a penchant for pranks...

Above the Line
Ed Hunt·DirectorBarry Pearson·ScreenplayGilles Corbeil·Director of PhotographyPaul Zaza·Original Music ComposerDavid Nicholson·Editor
Cast
Tom Bresnahan·Jim MajelewskiCynthia Preston·JanetDavid Gale·Dr. Anthony BlakelyGeorge Buza·VernaBret Pearson·WillieChristine Kossak·VivianBernice Quiggan·Mrs. DriscolSusannah Hoffmann·BeckyJustine Campbell·DoreenRobert King·Mr. Sweeting
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Ed Hunt·DirectorRobert Petrovicz·First Assistant DirectorRandi Richmond·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Barry Pearson·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Gilles Corbeil·Director of PhotographyBill Heintz·Key Grip
Editing· 3
David Nicholson·EditorRobin Russell·First Assistant EditorCatherine Rankin·Negative Cutter
Sound & Music· 2
Paul Zaza·Original Music ComposerMike Hoogenboom·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 3
Eva Gord·Costume DesignByron Patchett·Art DirectionMark Williams·Makeup Effects
Production· 10
Anthony Kramreither·ProducerDon Haig·Executive ProducerKen Gord·Production ManagerPhillip M. Good·Associate ProducerKen Gord·Co-ProducerCraig Campobasso·CastingLucinda Sill·CastingVictor “Jake” Davich·Production ExecutiveGary Drucker·Production ExecutiveTeresa A. Wain·Producer's Assistant
Other Departments· 6
JP Locherer·GafferGary Brown·StuntsEd Hellier·StuntsSteve Pernie·StuntsCindy Goldhawk·StuntsGary Brown·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
67.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Brain's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E0FF5F
#D82C2C
#384B6C
Mood
Comedic, Chaotic, Adventurous
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s 1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“An illustrated movie poster features five men against a bright green background with subtle light green circles. Four men are positioned above a dark blue, rect”

comedyadventure
Key Elements
HandcuffsMilitary UniformDark Blue PlatformWhite Papers
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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