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

My ScoreNot Rated

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: DarkIntenseUnsettlingSuspensefulOminous
Themes: Corruption Of PowerMoral AmbiguityRedemption
Plot: Power StruggleMind ControlGood Vs. EvilInvasion ThreatUnseen EnemyAlien Possession
Pacing: Building SuspenseUnrelenting
Narrative: FlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Narrative VoiceoverPoetic Language
Character Types: HeroInnocent VictimAlien Invader
Time: Present Day1950s
Place: Urban CityscapeSuburban Neighborhood
Cinematic Style: High Contrast LightingFilm Noir AestheticsShadow Play
Costume and Set: Alien EnvironmentsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Jacques R. Marquette, Nathan Juran, Bert Chervin

Produced by:

Jacques R. Marquette, J. Francis White, Dale Tate

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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