The Brain
The Brain

The Brain

1962Movie83 minEnglish

After the mysterious crash of a millionaire's private plane, scientists secretly harvest the dying man's brain and keep it alive in a laboratory in order to communicate via telepathy.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Director: Jack HarrisGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A giant, disembodied brain arrives on Earth from outer space, seeking to take over the world. It uses a serum to paralyze humans, making them susceptible to its control. A retired retired police commissioner and his family must find a way to stop the alien entity before it enslaves all of humanity.

Critical Reception

The Brain is a cult classic of 1960s science fiction cinema, often praised for its inventive premise and campy charm, despite its low budget and B-movie roots. While not a critical darling upon release, it has gained a dedicated following over the years for its unique concept and memorable imagery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and imaginative sci-fi concept.
  • Appreciated for its nostalgic B-movie appeal and campy elements.
  • Criticized for its low budget, uneven pacing, and sometimes unconvincing special effects.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is largely unavailable, but the film is generally viewed as a fun, if somewhat dated, slice of 1960s sci-fi that appeals to fans of the genre's more quirky offerings.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Jack Harris, also produced the similarly themed 1958 film 'The Blob'.

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John Chard

John Chard

Instrument of Terror! An adaptation of film noir legend Curt Siodmak's novel, Donovan's Brain, The Brain offers up a murder mystery narrative to go with the mad science angle. It's not particularly thrilling but it does tick along nicely...