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The Machine

5.3(20)19941h 36m1

This deftly made French psychological thriller terrifies with its exploration of an experiment gone horribly wrong. Dr. Marc Lacroix, a psychiatrist specializing in brain functions, is obsessed with the link between mind and spirit. To find his link he studies the criminally insane. He builds a secret machine, known only to his mistress Marianne, in which he hopes to exchange minds between humans. He simultaneously wants to help the mentally ill recover, and he wants to experience their madness. He chooses the psychotic killer, Zyto, a man who stabbed at least three women, for his experiment. The initial experiment is successful and the two exchange minds. But trouble ensues when Zyto refuses to reverse the switch. There is little Marc can do when Zyto takes over Marc's life, and more ominously his wife and child whom are unknowingly in mortal danger. Marc, encased in Zyto's body, is returned to the asylum. Will Marc's wife recognize the danger? Will Zyto kill again?

  • TMDB

    5.3/10

    20 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
French
  • based on novel or book
  • body-swap

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Release dates

  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical15+23 Nov 1995
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical28 May 1994

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When was The Machine released?
The Machine was released on 28 May 1994.
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Is there a Hindi trailer for The Machine?
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What is the rating of The Machine?
The Machine holds a 5.3/10 audience score from 20 votes.
Who directed The Machine?
The Machine (1994) was directed by François Dupeyron.
How long is The Machine?
The Machine runs for 1h 36m.

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