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...
Practical Effects
The Brain itself—giant, veiny, unhinged jaw puppet perfection
Acting
David Gale's unhinged televangelist energy before Re-Animator fame
Production
Toronto suburbs standing in for Anywhere, USA
Director
Ed Hunt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Brain's puppet required four operators and was allegedly so heavy it crushed a table during filming.
Ed Hunt also directed Bloody Birthday, making him a minor deity of deranged 80s Canadian horror.
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