The Brain That Wouldn't Die
Alive... without a body... fed by an unspeakable horror from hell!
Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Brain That Wouldn't Die
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
- Release Date: 1962-02-25
- Runtime: 82 minutes
- Rating: 4.669/10 (130 votes)
- Budget: $62,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Rex Carlton Productions, American International Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.6304
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Jason Evers
as Dr. Bill Cortner (as Herb Evers)
Virginia Leith
as Jan Compton
Leslie Daniels
as Kurt
Adele Lamont
as Doris Powell
Bonnie Sharie
as Blonde Stripper
Doris Brent
as Nurse
Paula Morris
as Brunet Stripper
Marilyn Hanold
as Peggy Howard
Bruce Brighton
as Dr. Cortner
Arny Freeman
as Photographer
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The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962) - Official Trailer (HD)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brain That Wouldn't Die?▼
The Brain That Wouldn't Die is a Horror, Science Fiction movie directed by . It was released on 1962-02-25.
Who are the main actors in The Brain That Wouldn't Die?▼
The main cast includes Jason Evers, Virginia Leith, Leslie Daniels, Adele Lamont, Bonnie Sharie, .
Where can I watch The Brain That Wouldn't Die online?▼
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Is The Brain That Wouldn't Die based on a true story?▼
Alive... without a body... fed by an unspeakable horror from hell!
What is the IMDb rating of The Brain That Wouldn't Die?▼
The Brain That Wouldn't Die has an IMDb rating of 4.669/10 based on 130 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Brain That Wouldn't Die?▼
The movie had a production budget of $62,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Brain That Wouldn't Die?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Rex Carlton Productions, American International Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Brain That Wouldn't Die filmed?▼
The Brain That Wouldn't Die was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Brain That Wouldn't Die?▼
The total runtime of The Brain That Wouldn't Die is 82 minutes.
Is The Brain That Wouldn't Die suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Brain That Wouldn't Die?▼
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