Brain Dead (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Brain Dead is a 1990 sci-fi thriller directed by Adam Simon, starring George Kennedy, Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Adam Simon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Concorde Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Brain Dead About?
The premise of Brain Dead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of survivors find themselves facing a terrifying threat when a mysterious force turns ordinary people into monstrous, brain-controlled zombies. Seeking refuge in a secluded fishing lodge, they struggle to survive against the relentless attacks of these grotesque, amoeba-like creatures. As the horde closes in, they must fight to protect themselves and uncover the source of this otherworldly invasion.
Brain Dead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- brain in a jar
- paranoia
- brain surgery
- surrealism
- hallucination
- mental illness
- psychiatrist
- title spoken by character
- sex scene
- man wears eyeglasses
- electroshock therapy
- jealousy
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- homeless man
- schizophrenia
- business meeting
- nightmare
- dream
- lobotomy
- cult film
- female rear nudity
- businessman
- psychiatric hospital
- psychiatric patient
- magnifying glass
- accident
- mirror
- blood
- bare chested male
- voyeur
- doctor
- butterfly
- knife
- husband wife relationship
- beach
- scientist
- elevator
- hit by a car
- nurse
- office
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- water
- coercion
- men's bathroom
- wig
- pencil
- stabbed in the eye
- closet
- accountant
- b sci fi
- dark comedy
Where to Watch Brain Dead
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Brain Dead Cast
George Kennedy leads the cast, with Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton. Directed by Adam Simon; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Adam Simon
Also Starring in Brain Dead
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IMDb users rate Brain Dead 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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TMDB 57% User score
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Brain Dead Plot Summary
What happens in Brain Dead from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Rex Martin is a renowned neurosurgeon who dedicates his work to studying brain malfunctions that trigger mental illness. The film opens with him stepping into his laboratory, where the 8 on his instrument panel lies on its side, forming an ominous infinity symbol that hints at the endless loops of reality and perception the story will explore. His assistant, Berkovitch, toys with a removed brain attached to a disembodied face, mapping facial muscles as Rex takes over. A mishap sends Philip Montag’s brain tumbling through the air, and Rex quips that the place won’t be the same without him, a reminder of how fragile and unpredictable their experiments can be.
Full summary
The whole story of Brain Dead, scene by scene
Brain Dead Box Office
Brain Dead grossed $1.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.6M
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
Brain Dead Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Brain Dead.
Cars in Brain Dead
6 cars on screen, including the 1973 Volvo 142 and the 1989 Ford Taurus.
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1973 Volvo 142 Important role -
1989 Ford Taurus Minor role -
1985 Nissan 720 Minor role -
1977 BMW 320i E21 Background role
Brain Dead Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Lobotomie” and “Sanglante paranoïa”.
- Also known as
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- Lobotomie
- Sanglante paranoïa
- Paranoia
- Мертвый мозг
- Мозъчно мъртъв
- En la piel del asesino
- 브레인 데드
- 是谁让我脑死了
- Martwy mózg
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Brain Dead FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Brain Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brain Dead?
Brain Dead runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Brain Dead released?
Brain Dead was released on January 19, 1990.
Who directed Brain Dead?
Brain Dead was directed by Adam Simon.
More films by Adam Simon Who is in the cast of Brain Dead?
Brain Dead stars George Kennedy, Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Brain Dead?
In the US, Brain Dead is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and fuboTV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Brain Dead make at the box office?
Brain Dead grossed $1.6 million worldwide.
How is Brain Dead rated?
Brain Dead has 5.9/10 on IMDb and 57% on TMDB.
Does Brain Dead have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Brain Dead has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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