Summaries

A teenager is part of an interactive video game where he kills innocent victims. Later, the murders become real.

A lonely teenage horror-movie fan discovers a mysterious computer game that uses hypnosis to custom-tailor the game into the most terrifying experience imaginable. When he emerges from the hypnotic trance he is horrified to find evidence that the brutal murder depicted in the game actually happened -- and he's the killer.—Kevin Ackley <[email protected]>

A teenage misfits world is turned upside down when he plays a mysterious video game in which he watches a brutal murder take place from the killers perspective. He soon realises that the murder really did happen in real life and he was the murderer.—Iantjambo

Details

Keywords
  • murder
  • surprise ending
  • computer
  • computer game
  • game reality crossover
Genres
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
Release date Apr 21, 1994
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Montréal, Québec, Canada
Production companies Admire Productions Ltd. Coral Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $4352094
Opening weekend US & Canada $1725000
Gross worldwide $4352094

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

Michael Bower (Edward Furlong), a high school student, with a passion for horror films, finds an advertisement for a newly released video game, titled "Brainscan". The creators say Brainscan "It is the most frightening experience you have ever displeasure of coming into contact with. It interfaces with your sub-conscience, you supply the information, and we take care of the rest." Michael receives the video game disc in the mail, the same day his dream-girl Kimberly (Amy Hargreaves) throws a party across the street. Once he starts to play the game, he will face several challenges that will be the ultimate test of his love for Kimberly and his sanity!

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