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, 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 DeLuiseas 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