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Genres
HorrorScience Fiction
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$4352094
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
1994-04-22
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
274
Vote Average
6.17
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Edward Furlong
Michael
Frank Langella
Detective Hayden
T. Ryder Smith
The Trickster
Amy Hargreaves
Kimberly
Jamie Marsh
Kyle
Victor Ertmanis
Martin
David Hemblen
Dr. Fromberg
Vlasta Vrana
Frank
Domenico Fiore
Ken
Claire Riley
News Anchor
Tod Fennell
Young Michael
Michèle-Barbara Pelletier
Stacie
Dean Hagopian
Mr. Keller
Donna Baccala
Mrs. Keller
Jérôme Tiberghien
Mr. Tebb
Don Jordan
Cop
Pete White
Dog Owner
Peter Colvey
John
Paul Stewart
Bob
Richard Zeman
Police Officer
Zak the Dog
The Dog
Garrett Cassell
Mod (uncredited)
Jerry McGrath
Model (uncredited)
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