Dark Mind follows the downfall of a child prodigy whose genius turns to paranoia and self-destruction.

Dark Mind unravels the story of Paul Lionetti (Christopher Kennedy Masterson, of Malcolm in the Middle), a child prodigy whose genius becomes both his greatest gift and his ultimate curse. Celebrated in his youth for groundbreaking inventions, Paul's masterpiece--an enigmatic device known as 'the cube'--promised to change the world. But in a world driven by greed and shadowed by conspiracy, brilliance is a dangerous currency.



As fame gives way to betrayal, Paul's life spirals into chaos. Abandoned by his family, robbed of his inventions, and ensnared in a web of paranoia, he fights to reclaim his identity and legacy. With each attempt to rebuild, Paul teeters between redemption and self-destruction, haunted by whispers of unseen enemies and the ghosts of his past.



At its core, Dark Mind is a high-stakes psychological thriller where the line between genius and madness blurs. As Paul's unraveling collides with mounting conspiracies, the narrative asks: What happens when the world conspires against a mind already at war with itself? In the end, the greatest invention Paul may need to create is his own salvation.

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Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Christopher Masterson as Paul
•       Lyndsy Fonseca as Jenny
•       Bryan Cranston as CSE Radio Host
•       David DeLuise as Detective Kopf
•       Tom Everett as Jenny's Dad
•       Richard Riehle as Detective Rees

Director: Nick Peterson

Producer: Nick Peterson,

Producer: Martin Berneman,

Producer: Jenny Hinkey

Producers: Nick Peterson

Producers: Martin Berneman

Additional Details

Label: Dark Arts Entertainment

Genre: Film Noir

Language: English

Run Time: 77 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 08/26/25

UPC: 760137177753