The Machine (1994)

The Machine (1994) poster

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?

Director: François Dupeyron
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michel Portal
Cinematography: Dietrich Lohmann
Editing: Noëlle Boisson
Country: France, Germany
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

based on novel or book

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Machine about?
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?
Who directed The Machine?
The Machine was directed by François Dupeyron.
Who stars in The Machine?
The Machine stars Gérard Depardieu, Nathalie Baye, Didier Bourdon, Natalia Wörner, Julie Depardieu, Claude Berri.
How long is The Machine?
The Machine has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is The Machine?
The Machine is a Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
Where was The Machine produced?
The Machine was produced in France, Germany.