Synopsis
The movie Mindwarp (1991) is a science-fiction horror film directed by Steve Barnett and written by John Brancato and Michael Ferris. The movie stars Bruce Campbell, Angus Scrimm, Marta Martin (credited as “Marta Alicia”), Elizabeth Kent, and Wendy Sandow. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where the remaining inhabitants spend their time in a virtual dream-world. Revolting mutants hunt human outcasts and underground fighters in this world of mind control. The movie is one of only three films distributed in the early nineties by the cult horror magazine Fangoria, the other two being Children of the Night and Severed Ties [1].
Cast
- Bruce Campbell as Stover
- Angus Scrimm as Seer / Systems Operator
- Marta Martin as Judy (credited as Marta Alicia)
- Elizabeth Kent as Cornelia
- Wendy Sandow as Claude
Trivia
Mindwarp was New Line Cinema’s first 3D film release [1].
Reviews
Mindwarp has been praised for its visuals [2]. A review by Love Horror film reviews and news describes it as “disappointingly under explored in favour of gruesome gore and post-apocalyptic nastiness” [3]. A review by Horror Cult Films describes it as “a fine piece of pulply schlock sci-fi” [4].
Citations
[6]: “Mindwarp (film) – Wikipedia”. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
[12]: “Mindwarp – Rotten Tomatoes”. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
[14]: “Mindwarp (1991) Review | Love Horror film reviews and news”. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
Anonymous on October 29, 2023