Trailer For The Absurd and Cheesy 1988 Sci-Fi Horror Film THE BRAIN
As I continue to find older obscure and crazy movies, this week I found one that I’d never heard of before titled The Brain. The movie was released in 1988 and it’s a pretty crazy, cheesy, and entertaining movie because of it’s over-the-top plot and cheesy special effects.
In the film, “a psychologist with an increasingly popular TV show brainwashes his audiences using a giant living brain. A mischievous high school student is sent to the psychologist's institute, and becomes determined to expose him.”
The Brain was directed by Edward Hunt. The film follows a teenage boy named Jim who becomes the target of a mysterious organization led by a megalomaniacal scientist, Dr. Anthony Blakely, who has developed a powerful psychic brain that he plans to use to take over the world.
As the story unfolds, Jim is pursued by the organization, and he must use his wit and ingenuity to outsmart the villains in the story and save himself and his friends.
The film's absurdity and campy tone have made it a favorite among fans of B-horror movies. Additionally, the film's use of practical effects and makeup, including the giant pulsating brain are part of its charm.
I couldn’t actually find an original trailer for the film for you to watch, but I did find a fun fan-made trailer, a clip from the film, and you can actually watch the full movie on YouTube if you want!
