Mindfield
Director: Jean-Claude Lord
Actors: Michael Ironside, Lisa Langlois, Christopher Plummer
PlotIn a tense world of psychological manipulation and covert operations, the plot follows Detective Kellen O’Reilly, who is plagued by disturbing dreams and unsettling visions. Haunted by these experiences, he is driven to uncover the truth, leading him to a secret government mind-control program known as MK-Ultra. As O’Reilly delves deeper, the lines between reality and deception blur, causing him to question his own memories and sanity. In his quest for answers, he engages with investigative journalist Sarah Paradis, who has her own hidden past intertwined with the controversial experiments. Together, they navigate a perilous landscape of conspiracy, deceit, and buried scandals at the highest levels of power.
As they dig further into the shadowy world of mind control and manipulation, O’Reilly and Paradis face mounting danger from those determined to keep their secrets hidden. The psychological toll of the investigation grows as they confront powerful figures who will stop at nothing to protect their interests. O’Reilly's own fragmented memories resurface with alarming clarity, forcing him to confront traumatic events from his own life connected to the sinister program. Surrounded by mistrust and betrayal, they race against time to expose the truth before they become its next victims. Their relentless pursuit of justice challenges their courage and determination, drawing them into a web akin to a psychological thriller where every revelation unearths more questions than answers.
Writers: William Deverell, Tom Berry, George Mihalka
Release Date: 01 Nov 1989
Runtime: 92 min
Rating: R
Country: Canada
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Mindfield has its moments, with Ironside's solid performance and intriguing settings, but lacks cohesion in exploring its themes of control and power.
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