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Mind Games

  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
150
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Mind Games (1996)
Thriller

A college professor is haunted by the spirit of his dead lover.A college professor is haunted by the spirit of his dead lover.A college professor is haunted by the spirit of his dead lover.

  • Director
    • Kevin Alber
  • Writer
    • Kevin Alber
  • Stars
    • Brian Krause
    • Maria Ford
    • Soleil Moon Frye
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    150
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Alber
    • Writer
      • Kevin Alber
    • Stars
      • Brian Krause
      • Maria Ford
      • Soleil Moon Frye
    • 7User reviews
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    Brian Krause
    Brian Krause
    • Matt Jarvis
    Maria Ford
    Maria Ford
    • Ivory…
    Soleil Moon Frye
    Soleil Moon Frye
    • Becky Hanson
    Raina Paris
    • Danielle Bocca
    Ingrid Sthare
    Ingrid Sthare
    • Ashley
    Richard Paul
    Richard Paul
    • Dean Meyer
    John Stuart Wildman
    John Stuart Wildman
    • Jim Harvey
    • (as John Wildman)
    Christopher Burgard
    Christopher Burgard
    • Mike
    Bill Rojas
    • Detective Mandel
    Eden Sassoon
    Eden Sassoon
    • Michelle
    Danielle Michonne
    • Sheila
    Michael Seltzer
    • Tony
    Eric Fleeks
    Eric Fleeks
    • Manny
    Steven Maines
    Steven Maines
    • Policeman
    • (as Steve Maines)
    Alex Patti
    • Enthusiastic Student
    Luke Dever
    • Student Photographer
    Brett Hedlund
    Brett Hedlund
    • Cockey Student
    Alex Cymrot
    • Shy Girl
    • Director
      • Kevin Alber
    • Writer
      • Kevin Alber
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    2Gislef

    Punky kind of Spunky

    A movie mostly for die-hard Punky Brewster fans. Other than that, and some soft-core porn, this tale of a college professor seemingly haunted by his dead girlfriend (she committed suicide, an escape not granted the viewing audience) moves at a snail's pace. He's framed for sexual harassment, he's cleared, he's framed again, etc., etc. Can be seen late night on Showtime, and that's exactly where it belongs.
    2Dmarfish

    Poor Punky!!

    Are you all JOKING??!! I guess all of the high ratings for this movie must have come from some poor Soleil stalker who floods the IMDB with ratings. I suffered through this movie and couldn't find one redeeming feature except for cute little Punky. Plot was awful and convoluted, acting was atrocious, and can you say slooooow! Even someone looking for a little late night soft core will be disappointed (the opening scene is a tease). Don't waste your time on this one, please. If it's that late and you're that bored, go to bed.
    7Hermit C-2

    Passable for fans of thrillers.

    This movie was little-noted and won't be long remembered but fans of erotic thrillers or mystery thrillers might find it at least passable. Brian Krause (you may have seen him in 'Naked Souls') stars as a college professor though he barely looks old enough to be a grad student. He's got trouble at his new job since another prof doesn't like the fact that a student girlfriend at his last school committed suicide. Now he has a naive, sexually frustrated student at this college, played by Soleil Moon Frye, hanging around at inappropriate times, causing people to draw the wrong conclusions. To top things off, he starts seeing visions of the dead girl.

    Fans of Frye will enjoy her performance, I think; and pale, thin and ethereal-looking Maria Ford makes a convincing ghost. Not the best movie ever but I made it all the way through.
    10LesPaul

    Its a must see "punky" movie

    I don't know about alot of you all, but I am a big fan and future friend of Soleil Moon Frye (a.k.a. Punky Brewster). If you are into movie genre's such as: suspense, drama, mystery, little sexual occurrences, and of course has Soleil, then this movie is for you then. Soleil plays "Becky Hanson" who is a very shy, misunderstood girl; takes Matthew Jarvis' (Brian Krause) psychology class and she finds that he "understands" her, and she becomes very attracted to Professor Jarvis and tries many times to "seduce" him, but he is busy being spooked my his dead girlfriend which he thinks is haunting him. The title of this movie says it all..."Mind Games", cause Matthew Jarvis is definitely letting someone play games with that boys mind.

    Its a must see "post-Punky" movie. I rate it high on my scale of movies. And considering I have inside information on her newest movies coming up, I'm aware of much of what goes on, or try to be. But rent/buy this movie today, especially if your a Soleil fan/friend. Thank you!
    Uthman

    Decent plot twists

    I was expecting something more formulaic from this low-budget mystery/psychodrama, but the plotmeister has lots of cards up his sleeve and plays them well. In fact, MIND GAME's storyline is more intriguing and less predictable than many mysteries with ten times the budget. The cast, while not Oscar-class, is appealing and believable. The former child star of TV's "Punky Brewster", a now quite voluptuous Soleil Moon Frye, is an especially welcome addition.

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    • Trivia
      Beverly Adams and Eden Sassoon are real-life mother and daughter.
    • Alternate versions
      Most of the sex scenes, including Becky's masturbation scene, were trimmed for the US cable television version of the film. In all, approximately 2 minutes have been removed.
    • Soundtracks
      Nocturne #19 in E minor
      Written by Frédéric Chopin

      Performed by Borriss Zelkin

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    • Release date
      • December 5, 1996 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Acoso pasional
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Skyline Entertainment Partners
      • Smoke Ring Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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