The Terminal Man story
The Terminal Man is a 1974 film directed by Mike Hodges, based on the 1972 novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. It stars George Segal. The story centers on the immediate dangers of mind control and the power of computers.
4 total · 2 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| brain stimulating implant | major | Harry Benson had atomic powered electrodes implanted into his brain in order to control his epileptic seizures. But his brain became addicted to the tranquilizing shocks and he became unpredictably violent and dangerous. |
| personal identity | major | Harry behaved as a veritable monster while under the influence of his supposedly benign brain implant. |
| murder | minor | Harry flew into a violent rage and stabbed actress Angela Black to death. There was a subsequent investigation into the murder. |
| nuclear fission power | minor | Harry Benson's seizure controlling brain implant was powered by an atomic battery. |