The Brain Machine (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1977, The Brain Machine is a thriller, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Joy N. Houck Jr., running about 85 minutes. “It Has No Conscience, It Shows No Mercy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Several people volunteer for a scientific experiment about mind-reading and memory, but the experiment goes horribly wrong.
Who’s in it. The Brain Machine stars James Best as Rev. Emory Neill, Barbara Burgess as Dr. Carol Portland, Gil Peterson as Dr. Elton Morris and Gerald McRaney as Willie West, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, The Brain Machine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brain Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brain Machine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brain Machine (1977)?
- In US, The Brain Machine is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brain Machine worth watching?
- The Brain Machine holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brain Machine?
- The Brain Machine stars James Best, Barbara Burgess, Gil Peterson, Gerald McRaney and Marcus J. Grapes.
- When was The Brain Machine released?
- The Brain Machine was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.