Name: The Brainiac
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1962-11-09
Duration: 1 h 17 min
Cast: Abel Salazar, Ariadna Welter, David Silva, Germán Robles, Luis Aragón

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The most bizarre horror movie. Ever.

In 1661 Mexico, Baron Vitelius is executed for witchcraft. 300 years later, during a comet's return, he resurfaces as a brain-eating monster seeking revenge on the Inquisitors' descendants.

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Mexican Gothic Horror
Historical Occultism
Baroque Atmosphere
Religious Dread
Cult Classic Curio
Atmospheric Tension
Witchcraft Narrative
Vintage B-Movie Charm
Supernatural Revenge

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Directed by: Chano Urueta
Written by: Adolfo López Portillo, Federico Curiel
Produced by: Abel Salazar
Music by: Gustavo César Carrión

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November 9, 1962 · 1 h 17 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: November 9, 1962
Runtime: 1 h 17 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Original language: Spanish
Made in: Mexico
Available in: 24 countries

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Where can I stream The Brainiac?

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Mometu

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Brainiac is free with ads on Pluto TV, Mometu, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Brainiac worth watching?

49

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.1).

Will The Brainiac scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is The Brainiac in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.