Brain Damage
“It's a Headache from Hell.”
Synopsis
Brian comes under the addictive spell of a parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in its hosts.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-10
Top Cast
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Rick Hearst
Brian
Gordon MacDonald
Mike
Jennifer Lowry
Barbara
John Zacherle
Aylmer (voice)
Theo Barnes
Morris
Lucille Saint-Peter
Martha
Vicki Darnell
Blonde in Hell
Joseph Gonzalez
Guy in Shower
Bradlee Rhodes
Night Watchman
Michael Bishop
Toilet Victim
Beverly Bonner
Neighbor
Ari M. Roussimoff
Biker
Michael Rubenstein
Bum in Alley
Angel Figueroa
Junkie
John Reichert
Police
Don Henenlotter
Police
Kenneth Packard
Subway Riders
Artemis Pizarro
Subway Riders
Release History & Theatrical Window
Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Henenlotter
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Henenlotter, David Kindlon, Gabriel Bartalos
- Original Score
- Clutch Reiser, Gus Russo
- Original Title
- Brain Damage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Palisades Partners, Levins-Henenlotter Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Henenlotter
Frank Henenlotter, David Kindlon, Gabriel Bartalos
Clutch Reiser, Gus Russo
Bruce Torbet
Frank Henenlotter, James Y. Kwei
Edgar Ievins, Andre Blay, Al Eicher
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Henenlotter
Director
Frank Henenlotter
Writer
Edgar Ievins
Producer
Bruce Torbet
Director of Photography
Frank Henenlotter
Editor
James Y. Kwei
Editor
Al Magliochetti
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Damage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brain Damage about?
Brian comes under the addictive spell of a parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in its hosts.
Who directed Brain Damage?
Brain Damage was directed by Frank Henenlotter.
Who stars in Brain Damage?
The principal cast of Brain Damage includes Rick Hearst, Gordon MacDonald, Jennifer Lowry, John Zacherle, Theo Barnes.
When was Brain Damage released and how long is it?
Brain Damage was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Brain Damage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brain Damage was composed by Clutch Reiser, Gus Russo.
Is Brain Damage based on a book or true story?
Brain Damage is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Kindlon", Characters: "Gabriel Bartalos".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brain Damage?
Brain Damage holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).