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The Brain Machine (1972): Cast

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The Brain Machine is a 1972 horror thriller directed by Joy N. Houck Jr., starring James Best as Rev. Emory Neill, Gerald McRaney and Stuart Lancaster. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Brain Machine (1972) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Joy N. Houck Jr.
Genres
Horror , Thriller , Drama , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Brain Machine About?

The premise of The Brain Machine without spoilers.

It Has No Conscience, It Shows No Mercy. Several people volunteer for a scientific experiment about mind-reading and memory, but the experiment goes horribly wrong.

The Brain Machine Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • brain control
  • secret experiment
  • flashback
  • government conspiracy
  • walls closing in
  • male coworker female coworker relationship
  • corrupt reverend
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Brain Machine Cast & Characters

James Best leads the cast as Rev. Emory Neill, with Gerald McRaney as Willie West and Stuart Lancaster as Senator. Directed by Joy N. Houck Jr.; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Joy N. Houck Jr.

More films directed by Joy N. Houck Jr.: Creature from Black Lake, Night of the Strangler, His Wife’s Habit and The Night of Bloody Horror.

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The Brain Machine FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Brain Machine, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Brain Machine?

The Brain Machine runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Brain Machine released?

The Brain Machine was released in 1972.

Who directed The Brain Machine?

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

More films by Joy N. Houck Jr.

Who is in the cast of The Brain Machine?

The Brain Machine stars James Best as Rev. Emory Neill, Gerald McRaney as Willie West and Stuart Lancaster as Senator, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Brain Machine have a post-credit scene?

No. The Brain Machine has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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