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6.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR20041h 33mUnited States of America

Brainiac

“Fear is no defense”

Synopsis

Brain chemistry research has produced a drug - Nirvana - that can wipe out addiction and mental illness by stimulating pleasure centers in the brain and flooding the brain with endorphins. PsyMax Labs is about to release Nirvana, but suddenly something goes badly wrong. Nirvana causes drastic genetic changes, switching on dormant genes to produce BRAINIAC, a creature whose need for the brain's pleasure chemicals causes it to begin eating human brains.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 1, 2004

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Terry Michael King
Screenplay & Story
Matthew J. Bayan, Greg Bayan
Original Title
Brainiac
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Flood City Productions LLC, Brain Damage Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Terry Michael King

Screenplay & Story

Matthew J. Bayan, Greg Bayan

Film Editing

Jaymin S. Patel

Producers

Terry Michael King, Matthew J. Bayan, Greg Bayan

Department Leadership Roster

Matthew J. Bayan

Screenplay

Terry Michael King

Director

Terry Michael King

Producer

Matthew J. Bayan

Producer

Jaymin S. Patel

Editor

Greg Bayan

Screenplay

Steve Griffin

Steve Griffin

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Brainiac.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brainiac

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Brainiac about?

Brain chemistry research has produced a drug - Nirvana - that can wipe out addiction and mental illness by stimulating pleasure centers in the brain and flooding the brain with endorphins. PsyMax Labs is about to release Nirvana, but suddenly something goes badly wrong. Nirvana causes drastic genetic changes, switching on dormant genes to produce BRAINIAC, a creature whose need for the brain's pleasure chemicals causes it to begin eating human brains.

Who directed Brainiac?

Brainiac was directed by Terry Michael King.

Who stars in Brainiac?

The principal cast of Brainiac includes Greg Bayan, Lisa Nistri, Joe Hansard, Elizabeth Shevock, Michael Petrunak.

When was Brainiac released and how long is it?

Brainiac was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Brainiac?

Brainiac holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).