The Brain from Planet Arous

Name: The Brain from Planet Arous
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1957
Rating: 38
Cast: John Agar, Joyce Meadows, Robert Fuller, Thomas Browne Henry, Henry Travis

1957·Movie

1h 11min

Ratings

38/100

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5.2

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29|39

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About

Science-Fiction's most astounding story!

An evil alien brain, bent on world domination, takes over the body of an atomic scientist, while a "good" alien brain inhabits the body of the scientist's dog and waits for an opportunity to defeat the evil brain.

DNA

Genres: Alien Invasion
Mood: DarkSuspensefulIntenseOminousUnsettling
Themes: RedemptionMoral AmbiguityCorruption Of Power
Plot: Power StruggleGood Vs. EvilUnseen EnemyAlien PossessionMind ControlInvasion Threat
Pacing: Building SuspenseUnrelenting
Narrative: Real-Time NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Poetic LanguageNarrative Voiceover
Character Types: HeroInnocent VictimAlien Invader
Time: Present Day1950s
Place: Urban CityscapeSuburban Neighborhood
Cinematic Style: Film Noir AestheticsShadow PlayHigh Contrast Lighting
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesAlien Environments

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Nathan Juran, Jacques R. Marquette, Bert Chervin

Produced by:

Jacques R. Marquette, Dale Tate, Joy N. Houck

Composed by:

Walter Greene

Cast

John Agar

Steve March

Joyce Meadows

Sally Fallon

Robert Fuller

Dan Murphy

Thomas Browne Henry

John Fallon

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