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The Brain That Wouldn't Die

2020·Movie
1h 37min

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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The Brain That Wouldn't Die fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

After his fiancee in killed a car accident, a gifted surgeon revives her severed head in hopes of finding her a new body.
Body HorrorSci-Fi HorrorPsychological ThrillerExploitation FilmCult ClassicB-MovieGrotesque ImageryUncanny Valley

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Brain That Wouldn't Die

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Brain That Wouldn't Die legally?

The Brain That Wouldn't Die is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Brain That Wouldn't Die worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Brain That Wouldn't Die rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Brain That Wouldn't Die?

1 h 37 min

The Brain That Wouldn't Die runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Brain That Wouldn't Die?

Critics83
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate The Brain That Wouldn't Die higher (83) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Brain That Wouldn't Die in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Brain That Wouldn't Die?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Brain That Wouldn't Die in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Brain That Wouldn't Die use?

Unwanted RescueSexophoneAnd StarringAn Arm and a LegBrain in a JarToo Dumb to LiveDoes Not Like MenTouch of the MonsterLaughing MadMonster MisogynyThe IgorFaux Affably Eviland 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for The Brain That Wouldn't Die, including Unwanted Rescue, Sexophone, And Starring.