Head Games

Name: Head Games
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1996-12-06
Rating: 4.75

HorrorScience Fiction1h 16m

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88%

Tomatometer

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77%

Popcornmeter

4.8

TMDB

Storyline

A psychologist for inmates has knowledge of a secret, experimental brain implant, designed to change convicts' behavior so that they will not remember or repeat their crimes and, therefore, be able to return productively to society rather than remain in an increasing prison population. The procedure, however, suffers some imperfections: Three killers are at it again.

Details

DirectorRichard W. Haines

ReleasedDec 6, 1996

StatusReleased

Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

Adam Nayman

RTThe GridOct 3, 2012

Its steady, methodical style, however, does justice to its overall aim, which is to touch a nerve that has been desensitized by the media's valorization of athletes as tough guys.

Michael Phillips

RTChicago TribuneSep 28, 2012

It's solid and interesting work in the main, but Head Games can't help but feel like a come-down after The Interrupters.

Brian Tallerico

RTHollywoodChicago.comSep 28, 2012

I have two young boys, and when they express interest in playing sports, it will be impossible not to remember what I learned from this film.

Mark Pfeiffer

RTReel Times: Reflections on CinemaFeb 4, 2013

The film struggles with the contradiction of knowing the serious risks while enjoying the games as participant and spectator.