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An actress turns avenger when Russian spies target her family's secret to life after death.

MIND TRAP

Total Mind Seduction

1989 · 1h 30m · NR · Drama / Horror / Mystery · IMDB TMDB

An actress takes revenge on a murderous team of sadistic Russian spies bent on locating the mysterious dream machine her father invented.

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Proof that in the late '80s, even Russian spies wanted to live forever—or at least get a Hollywood agent.

Programmer's Pick

Mind Trap isn’t just a moody blend of horror and espionage—it’s a genre collision featuring a vengeful actress, sadistic Russian operatives, and a dream machine that everyone wants. Dan Haggerty and Lyle Waggoner join the crosshairs in this late-80s ride where the undead and the underhanded go toe-to-toe.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is Mind Trap about?

Mind Trap is a 1989 American drama, horror, and mystery film directed by Eames Demetrios about an actress who seeks revenge against Russian spies after her family is murdered over her father's invention that may return people to life.

Details & Specs
Director
Eames Demetrios
Writers
Bill Hart, Jay Sri
Release
1989
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English, Hungarian
Also Known As
Danger USA, Mind Trap (original title)

Synopsis

Shana's parents and sister are murdered after her father learns how to return to life after death. Shana is knowledgeable about said procedure, which is desired by foreign interests, who have even Shana's boyfriend helping them. Accounting for additional characters and footage is the fact that actress Shana is in the entertainment industry. So, Shana becomes both the pursuer intent on avenging her family's deaths and the pursued.

 

Why Cult

Spy Horror Mashup

Russian spies and horror collide as international intrigue meets the supernatural quest for resurrection.

Vengeful Actress Heroine

Shana, both actress and avenger, blurs the line between performance and deadly pursuit.

Dream Machine MacGuffin

The mysterious device at the heart of the plot promises life after death—and a body count to match.

80s Cult Cast

Dan Haggerty and Lyle Waggoner lend their names (and mustaches) to the film’s offbeat ensemble.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Mind Trap about? +

Mind Trap follows an actress who seeks vengeance after Russian spies murder her family to uncover her father's life-after-death invention.

When was Mind Trap released? +

Mind Trap was released in 1989.

Who directed Mind Trap? +

Mind Trap was directed by Eames Demetrios.

How long is Mind Trap? +

Mind Trap has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Mind Trap? +

Mind Trap is a drama, horror, and mystery film.

Where can I watch Mind Trap? +

Mind Trap is available to stream on SassyFlix.