The Case of the Missing Consciousness (1980)

Private investigator Nick Malace joins an experimental sleep study at the Second Sight Institute, led by the mysterious Dr. Wyoming. He doesn't know that rival researcher Dr. Keiger is secretly using the study to implant a brain monitor in Nick's mind while he sleeps. As the study continues, Nick experiences increasingly vivid dreams and strange thoughts, making it hard to tell what's real. Dr. Keiger uses the monitor to manipulate Nick, exposing hidden desires and blurring the line between fantasy and reality. The film explores the depths of the mind and the dangers of unchecked ambition, blending suspense, mystery, and psychological drama into a gripping story that keeps audiences guessing.