Brain Dead

1990·Movie
1h 25min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic97–Rotten Tomatoes17%68%

Where to watch

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Brain Dead fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody4

World

The mind, mystery, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want to half-watch while scrollingGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

You have nothing to lose... except your mind.

In a battle of man versus machine, Martin, a top neurosurgeon who's studying brain malfunctions that cause mental illness, delves deep into his own mind to save himself from a megalomaniacal corporation.
Psychological ThrillerDystopian Corporate ControlMind ManipulationSurreal NightmareNeuroscienceConspiracyDark & DisturbingVisually Daring

Crew

Directed by:
Philippe Browning, Adam Simon, Steve Gehrke
Written by:
Charles Beaumont, Adam Simon
Produced by:
Albert T. Dickerson III, Barbara Cohen, Leslie Litt
Composed by:
Christopher B. Reeves, Dennis Patterson, Dennis Patterson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Brain Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brain Dead legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuNight Flight+Shout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Brain Dead is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Brain Dead worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 97). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brain Dead rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Brain Dead?

1 h 25 min

Brain Dead runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brain Dead?

Critics57
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Brain Dead much the same way.

What language is Brain Dead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Brain Dead?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brain Dead in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Brain Dead use?

Small Role, Big ImpactOne-Winged AngelHope SpotBloodier and GorierHomageSure, Let's Go with ThatHate SinkLudicrous GibsLove at First SightMy Beloved SmotherVertigo EffectEarn Your Happy Endingand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 storytelling tropes for Brain Dead, including Small Role, Big Impact, One-Winged Angel, Hope Spot.

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