Comedy
United States of America,Canada
In the movie, the pharmaceutical scientist is named Chris Cooper (played by Kevin McDonald), who creates a pill called "Gleemonex" that is supposed to cure depression by taking people back to their happiest memory. The pill becomes a huge success, and Chris becomes a celebrity. However, he soon discovers that the pill has unintended and dangerous side effects.
The movie follows the lives of several individuals who take Gleemonex, including a depressed housewife, a struggling writer, and a closeted gay man. Each character's experience with Gleemonex is unique, but they all start to experience hallucinations and flashbacks that blur the line between reality and memory.
Meanwhile, Chris struggles with the pressures of fame and the ethics of his invention. He is torn between his desire to help people and the knowledge that his pill is causing harm. He also begins to realize that his pursuit of success may have come at the expense of his relationships with friends and family.
As the effects of Gleemonex become more extreme, the characters must confront their deepest fears and desires. The movie explores themes of memory, happiness, and the dangers of pharmacological solutions to mental health problems. Ultimately, Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy is a darkly humorous commentary on the pursuit of happiness and the dangers of quick fixes.
