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Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

1996 · Movie · R · 88 min · ★ 6.2 · 49% critics

Comedy

A new drug promises to make people relive their happiest memory, quickly turning a struggling drug company into a sensation. As the miracle cure spreads, its unexpected side effects fuel a dark, absurd comedy about corporate hype, happiness, and misplaced optimism.

Also known as Brain Candy

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Details
Years
1996
Release date
1996-04-02
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
88 min
Critic score
49/100
TMDB rating
6.2/10 (85 votes)
Box office
$8,000,000
Budget
$8,000,000
About

You may enjoy this if you like surreal, sketch-style comedy and biting social satire, especially if The Kids in the Hall is already your thing; Not for you if you want a tidy plot or broad, easy laughs.

Pros: sharp mid-90s satire; weird memorable humor; strong cult appeal | Cons: chaotic story; uneven laughs; crude language

Themes

  • scientist
  • drugs
  • pharmaceuticals

Cast & crew

Directed by Kelly Makin