The Brain Machine
The Brain Machine

The Brain Machine

1972Movie85 minEnglish

Several people volunteer for a scientific experiment about mind-reading and memory, but the experiment goes horribly wrong.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Kevin ConnorGenres: Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A scientist develops a revolutionary device capable of recording and replaying dreams, hoping to unlock the secrets of the human subconscious. However, when his experiments begin to go awry, he finds himself entangled in a web of corporate espionage and murder, as others seek to exploit his creation for nefarious purposes. The machine's power soon blurs the line between reality and illusion, with dangerous consequences for all involved.

Critical Reception

While 'The Brain Machine' is a lesser-known entry in the science fiction horror genre, it has garnered a cult following for its ambitious premise and atmospheric tension. Critics at the time noted its intriguing concept and effective suspense, though some found the execution uneven. Modern reviews often praise its early exploration of themes related to virtual reality and the manipulation of perception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative concept of dream recording and playback.
  • Acknowledged for its suspenseful atmosphere and psychological thriller elements.
  • Criticized by some for a sometimes convoluted plot and pacing issues.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Brain Machine' is limited, but those who have seen it often find it a thought-provoking and somewhat chilling sci-fi thriller that stands out for its originality.

Fun Fact

Director Kevin Connor would go on to direct several other notable genre films in the 1970s, including 'The Land That Time Forgot' and 'The People That Time Forgot'.

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tmdb76622195

Oh, my gosh, I thought CBS prime-time television shows were the worst things Gerald McRaney appeared in. Four people are experimented on by a crazed mind control computer. That's it, don't rent it. I saw this under one of its many titles- "...
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talisencrw

This is a low-budget 70's film which stems from the cinematic crazes of both the 'evilly-implemented mind control' ('The Manchurian Candidate' and 'The Ipcress File') and 'paranoia about government conspiracy' subgenres that were fervently ...