Donovan's Brain 1953
“A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Networks
- Dowling Productions, United Artists
- Where to Stream
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What is Donovan's Brain?
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 30, 1953
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Dowling Productions, United Artists
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 42 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~83 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Dowling Productions, United Artists
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Title: Donovan's Brain
Year: 1953
Release Date (US): 09/30/1953
Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 1h 23m
Format: Black-and-white
Origin: American, independently made
Producer: Tom Gries for Allan Dowling Productions
Director: Felix Feist
Cast: Lew Ayres, Gene Evans, Nancy Davis, Steve Brodie
Distributor: United Artists
Plot: A scientist takes the brain of a dead man and revives it via electrodes while it is suspended in a tank of liquid. The brain develops enormous psychic powers and inflicts its personality upon the doctor who saved it, resulting in a Jekyll and Hyde paradigm.
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Should you watch it?
“A revived disembodied brain develops enormous psychic powers and possesses the scientist who saved it.”
- Features a classic Jekyll and Hyde paradigm involving a resurrected brain in a liquid tank.
- Showcases compelling performances from a cast including Lew Ayres, Gene Evans, Nancy Davis, and Steve Brodie.
- Delivers a suspenseful 1953 cinematic exploration of unchecked scientific experimentation.
- It is a vintage black-and-white feature from 1953, which may not appeal to viewers seeking modern visual effects.
Watch it if you enjoy classic black-and-white science fiction horror films about psychological possession and mad science.
The tone is suspenseful and thrilling with a standard feature runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes, suitable for fans of classic genre cinema.
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Where can I stream Donovan's Brain (1953)?
Streaming availability can vary, but you can check current platform listings on services like The Movie Database.
Is Donovan's Brain worth watching?
Yes, it is a notable 1953 science fiction horror film featuring a classic possession plot and a solid cast.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.
Are there multiple episodes or seasons?
No, Donovan's Brain is a standalone feature film released in 1953.
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