The Brain That Wouldn't Die
"Alive... without a body... fed by an unspeakable horror from hell!"
Originally released in 1962. The Brain That Wouldn't Die is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Joseph Green. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jason Evers, Virginia Leith, and Leslie Daniels
Synopsis
Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (135 votes)
Budget
$62K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jason Evers
as Dr. Bill Cortner (as Herb Evers)
Virginia Leith
as Jan Compton
Leslie Daniels
as Kurt
Adele Lamont
as Doris Powell
Bonnie Sharie
as Blonde Stripper
Doris Brent
as Nurse
Paula Morris
as Brunet Stripper
Marilyn Hanold
as Peggy Howard
Bruce Brighton
as Dr. Cortner
Arny Freeman
as Photographer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $62,000
Production Companies
- Rex Carlton Productions
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brain That Wouldn't Die about?
Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable ...
Who directed The Brain That Wouldn't Die?
The Brain That Wouldn't Die was directed by Joseph Green.
How long is The Brain That Wouldn't Die?
The Brain That Wouldn't Die has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Brain That Wouldn't Die released?
The Brain That Wouldn't Die was released on February 25, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Brain That Wouldn't Die?
The main cast of The Brain That Wouldn't Die includes Jason Evers, Virginia Leith, Leslie Daniels, Adele Lamont, Bonnie Sharie.
Is The Brain That Wouldn't Die worth watching?
The Brain That Wouldn't Die has a user rating of 4.7/10 based on 135 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.