Braindead 1992
“Some things won't stay down... even after they die.”
What is Braindead?
Braindead is a film first released in 1992. Catalogued under Horror, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 13, 1992
- Studios
- WingNut Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Avalon/NFU Studios
- Genres
- Horror, Comedy
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Overview
Braindead is a film first released in 1992. Catalogued under Horror, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by WingNut Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Avalon/NFU Studios. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A monkey bite turns a mother into a town‑wide zombie menace.”
- over‑the‑top zombie chaos
- blend of horror and comedy
- memorable dark humor
- extremely graphic gore may deter some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy outrageous horror comedy with relentless zombie mayhem.
Features graphic zombie violence and dark humor, unsuitable for sensitive audiences.
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What genre does Braindead belong to?
It is a horror‑comedy film.
Who is the main character?
The story follows Lionel Cosgrove as he tries to control the outbreak.
What triggers the zombie outbreak?
A Sumatran rat‑monkey bites Lionel’s mother, turning her into a zombie.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour 43 minutes.
When was Braindead released?
It was released in 1992, with a US release on February 12, 1993.
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