In this Riff Worship Halloween Special, guest David Stepanavicius (Atræ Bilis, Fulci Rots) joins us to dissect the 1994 cult VR horror film Brainscan. Directed by John Flynn and written by Andrew Kevin Walker (Seven) and Brian Owens, this 90s cyber-slasher stars Edward Furlong as a teen trapped in an interactive murder game orchestrated by T. Ryder Smith’s iconic villain, The Trickster. We explore the film's evolution from a 1987 VHS script, behind-the-scenes set friction, and the infamous abomination creature finale cut before theaters.
Beyond the movie, we break down Brainscan’s landmark 90s alt-metal and industrial soundtrack from Columbia/Ruffhouse Records, featuring White Zombie, Primus, Pitchshifter, O.L.D., Tad, Mudhoney, Butthole Surfers, and score composer George S. Clinton!
We wrap up with our seasonal Halloween horror and music picks, including Conch, Algor Mortis, Mad Monster Party?, and The Ghouls.
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Recommendations:
The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
Algor Mortis - The Art Of Suffering
Samhain - Samhain III: November-Coming-Fire
The Ghouls - Halloween With The Ghouls
Dead Astronauts - Shallow Grave
Usipian - Dead Corner of the Eye
The Cleansing - Poisoned Legacy
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