The Brain Leeches (1978): Cast
The Brain Leeches is a 1978 sci-fi horror film starring Fred Olen Ray as Tom (as Brian Wolfe), Paul Jones and Brad Linaweaver. It runs 55 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Brain Leeches About?
The premise of The Brain Leeches without spoilers.
A homemade film follows extraterrestrial leeches that crash on Earth and set their sights on global domination. In a quiet small town, the alien parasites begin seizing the brains of residents. The lead leech is a lump of black tinfoil with two white thumbtacks for eyes, while the others are spider‑like rubber figures pulled along by thin strings.
The Brain Leeches Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- doctor
- alien
- amateur film
- independent film
- zombie
- nightclub
- mind control
- wrestler
- alien invasion
The Brain Leeches Cast & Characters
Fred Olen Ray leads the cast as Tom (as Brian Wolfe), with Paul Jones as Dr. John Hayes and Brad Linaweaver as Billy Johnson.
- Fred Olen Ray as Tom (as Brian Wolfe)
- Paul Jones as Dr. John Hayes
- Brad Linaweaver as Billy Johnson
- Jennifer Knight as Rose
Also Starring in The Brain Leeches
· 2 more- Ray Starr Rusty Fender
- Marcia Scott Susan
Cars in The Brain Leeches
5 cars on screen, including the 1973 Plymouth Valiant and the 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
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1973 Plymouth Valiant Important role -
1970 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1965 Chrysler Newport Minor role -
1971 Datsun 1200 Coupé Minor role
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The Brain Leeches FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Brain Leeches, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Brain Leeches?
The Brain Leeches runs 55 minutes.
When was The Brain Leeches released?
The Brain Leeches was released in 1978.
Who is in the cast of The Brain Leeches?
The Brain Leeches stars Fred Olen Ray as Tom (as Brian Wolfe), Paul Jones as Dr. John Hayes and Brad Linaweaver as Billy Johnson, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Brain Leeches have a post-credit scene?
No. The Brain Leeches has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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