Brain Dead
"You have nothing to lose... except your mind."
Originally released in 1990. Brain Dead is a thriller/horror film. directed by Adam Simon. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, and Bud Cort
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 16, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (128 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bill Pullman
as Dr. Rex Martin
Bill Paxton
as Jim Reston
Bud Cort
as Jack Halsey
Nicholas Pryor
as Man in Bloody White Suit / Ramsen / Ed Conklin
Patricia Charbonneau
as Dana Martin
George Kennedy
as Vance
Brian Brophy
as Ellis
David Sinaiko
as Berkovitch
Lee Arenberg
as Sacks
Andy Wood
as Brain Surgeon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- New Horizons
- Concorde Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brain Dead about?
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 corpor...
Who directed Brain Dead?
Brain Dead was directed by Adam Simon.
How long is Brain Dead?
Brain Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Brain Dead released?
Brain Dead was released on January 16, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brain Dead?
The main cast of Brain Dead includes Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, Bud Cort, Nicholas Pryor, Patricia Charbonneau.
Is Brain Dead worth watching?
Brain Dead has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 128 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.