The Brain That Wouldn't Die 1962
“Alive... without a body... fed by an unspeakable horror from hell!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Director
- Joseph Green
- Networks
- Rex Carlton Productions, American International Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is The Brain That Wouldn't Die?
The Brain That Wouldn't Die is a 1962 American science fiction horror film directed by Joseph Green and starring Jason Evers and Virginia Leith. Also known as The Head That Wouldn't Die, the film follows Dr.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1962
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 25, 1962
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Rex Carlton Productions, American International Pictures
- Budget
- $62,000
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 143 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~82 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Rex Carlton Productions, American International Pictures
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Overview
The Brain That Wouldn't Die is a 1962 American science fiction horror film directed by Joseph Green and starring Jason Evers and Virginia Leith. Also known as The Head That Wouldn't Die, the film follows Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, as they drive to his lab and get into a horrible car accident in which Compton is decapitated. Unfazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle, Cortner relies on his expertise in transplants and gets 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. The production features a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes and was released in the United States on August 10, 1962.
Should you watch it?
“A surgeon attempts a gruesome, unorthodox head transplant after his fiancée is decapitated in a car accident.”
- A unique premise focusing on experimental medical ethics
- Features the performances of Jason Evers and Virginia Leith
- Explores the extreme lengths of a surgeon's obsession
- The film contains dated special effects and low-budget production values
Watch it if you enjoy classic science fiction horror films centered on obsessive medical experimentation.
The film features a dark, suspenseful tone with a deliberate pace typical of 1960s horror cinema.
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Streaming availability varies by region; please check your local digital platforms for current listings.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of classic 1960s science fiction and horror who appreciate stories about mad scientists and medical experiments.
What is the total runtime?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes.
Is this part of a series?
The film is a standalone feature released in 1962.
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