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The Terminal Man Reviews

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An implant designed to control violent impulses goes awry in this adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel. George Segal, Joan Hackett, Richard A. Dysart, Jill Clayburgh. Dr. McPherson: Donald Moffat. Dr. Morris: Michael C. Gwynne. Gerhard: Matt Clark. Priest: Ian Wolfe. Detective: Normann Burton. Mike Hodges directed.

An aimless and unexciting science-fiction story about a computer scientist, Segal, who undergoes brain surgery and is transformed into a maniacal murderer. His doctor has connected him to a small computer embedded in his neck, but things short-circuit in his head. Clayburgh, an ex-girl friend of the robotic Segal, winds up a victim of his killing spree. Based on a novel by Michael Crichton, who had previously written and directed WESTWORLD, which is far more fun than THE TERMINAL MAN.