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When mind-reading experiments turn into a nightmare, no memory is safe.

THE BRAIN MACHINE

1977 · 1h 25m · PG-1 · Drama / Horror / Science Fiction / Thriller

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

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What is The Brain Machine about?

The Brain Machine is a 1977 American drama, horror, science fiction, and thriller film directed by Joy N. Houck Jr. about several people who volunteer for a scientific mind-reading and memory experiment that goes horribly wrong.

Details & Specs
Director
Joy N. Houck Jr.
Writers
Thomas Hal Phillips, Christian Garrison, Joy N. Houck Jr.
Release
1977
Runtime
1h 25m
Also Known As
Mind Warp, The E-Box, The Mind Machine, Der Manipulator, Gray Matter

Why Cult

Mind-Reading Experiment Gone Awry

The film centers on a scientific mind-reading and memory experiment that spirals out of control, blurring the line between science and horror.

Ensemble Cast of Volunteers

James Best, Barbara Burgess, and Gerald McRaney lead a group of characters who each bring their own baggage to the ill-fated experiment.

Genre-Blending '70s Thriller

A 1977 fusion of drama, horror, science fiction, and thriller elements, offering a uniquely unsettling ride.

Questions from the Vault

What is The Brain Machine about? +

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

When was The Brain Machine released? +

The Brain Machine was released in 1977.

Who directed The Brain Machine? +

The Brain Machine was directed by Joy N. Houck Jr.

How long is The Brain Machine? +

The Brain Machine has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is The Brain Machine? +

The Brain Machine is a drama, horror, science fiction, and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Brain Machine? +

You can watch The Brain Machine on SassyFlix.

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