The read
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
As the result of a head injury, brilliant computer scientist Harry Benson begins to experience violent seizures. In an attempt to control the seizures, Benson undergoes a new surgical procedure in which a microcomputer is inserted into his brain. The procedure is not entirely successful.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic41/100
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
61 audience votes
Key crew
- Mike HodgesDirector
- Mike HodgesScreenplay
Cast
- George SegalHarry Benson
- Joan HackettDr. Janet Ross
- Richard DysartDr. John Ellis
- Donald MoffatDr. Arthur McPherson
- Michael C. GwynneDr. Robert Morris
- William HansenDr. Ezra Manon
- Jill ClayburghAngela Black
- Norman BurtonDet. Capt. Anders
- James B. SikkingRalph Friedman
- Matt ClarkGerhard
- Jim AntonioRichards
- Steve KanalyEdmonds
Stills
Themes
mind control