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The Brain Machine
1972 85 min United States of America PG 6+
★5.7
Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror
Director: Joy N. Houck Jr.
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Description
Several people volunteer for a scientific experiment about mind-reading and memory, but the experiment goes horribly wrong.
Starring
James Best
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Barbara Burgess
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Gil Peterson
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Key opinion
The Brain Machine is largely panned as a poorly executed, low-budget failure that suffers from amateurish production values and a weak script. While some cult film enthusiasts find mild interest in its 1970s TV-movie aesthetic and prescient conspiracy themes, the general consensus describes it as a tedious viewing experience.
| Screenplay | The film suffers from a fundamentally weak and poorly crafted screenplay. | |
| Direction | The direction lacks the competence to elevate the material, resulting in a tedious and overly indulgent use of establishing shots. | |
| Acting | The performances are unconvincing and fail to bring depth to the narrative. | |
| Originality | The film functions as an intriguing artifact for fans of 1970s TV-movie aesthetics, though it is viewed as an objective failure by general critics. |