Christmas Horror Movie Review: The Brain (1988)
Dr. Blakely runs a TV show called Independent Thinkers but there’s a dark secret behind his success. He utilises the brainwashing powers of an alien creature that resembles an enlarged predatory brain.
Dr. Blakely runs a TV show called Independent Thinkers but there’s a dark secret behind his success. He utilises the brainwashing powers of an alien creature that resembles an enlarged predatory brain.
Set in 1905, Thomas Richardson (Dan Stevens) travels to an isolated land to rescue his sister, Jennifer. He must infiltrate the island and a mysterious cult who worship a benevolent, bloodthirsty Goddess.
Awaken the Shadowman tries really hard to be a ‘slow-burn’ of a horror movie but misses the point that for that to work it has to have a satisfying payoff. While it has plenty of intriguing mysterious moments about it, the lack of answered questions is astounding.