The Brain Eaters
“Crawling, Slimy Things, Terror-Bent on Destroying the World!”
Synopsis
A huge, alien structure resembling an inverted cone, appears in the woods outside a small rural town. Sent from Washington to investigate the origin of the mysterious object, a team of investigators discovers that intelligent parasites from inside the "cone" can attach themselves to humans' nervous systems and control their minds, taking control of the authorities and workers, making communication with the outside world impossible, and leaving the responsibility of stopping the invasion up to seven people who have thus far been able to avoid possession by these creatures from parts unknown.
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The Brain Eaters - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-20
Top Cast
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Ed Nelson
Dr. Paul Kettering
Joanna Lee
Alice Summers
Cornelius Keefe
Senator Walter K. Powers
Alan Jay Factor
Glenn Cameron
Jody Fair
Elaine Cameron
David Hughes
Dr. Wyler
Robert Ball
Dan Walker
Phil Posner
Sheriff
Orville Sherman
Mayor Cameron
Henry Randolph
Telegrapher
Hampton Fancher
Zombie (uncredited)
Leonard Nimoy
Professor Cole
Doug Banks
Doctor
Saul Bronson
Prof. Helsingman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno VeSota
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Urquhart
- Original Score
- Tom Jonson
- Original Title
- The Brain Eaters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno VeSota
Gordon Urquhart
Tom Jonson
Lawrence Raimond
Carlo Lodato
Roger Corman, Ed Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Urquhart
Screenplay
Bruno VeSota
Director
Carlo Lodato
Editor
Lawrence Raimond
Director of Photography
Ed Nelson
Producer
Tom Jonson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brain Eaters
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What is The Brain Eaters about?
A huge, alien structure resembling an inverted cone, appears in the woods outside a small rural town. Sent from Washington to investigate the origin of the mysterious object, a team of investigators discovers that intelligent parasites from inside the "cone" can attach themselves to humans' nervous systems and control their minds, taking control of the authorities and workers, making communication with the outside world impossible, and leaving the responsibility of stopping the invasion up to seven people who have thus far been able to avoid possession by these creatures from parts unknown.
Who directed The Brain Eaters?
The Brain Eaters was directed by Bruno VeSota.
Who stars in The Brain Eaters?
The principal cast of The Brain Eaters includes Ed Nelson, Joanna Lee, Cornelius Keefe, Alan Jay Factor, Jody Fair.
When was The Brain Eaters released and how long is it?
The Brain Eaters was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brain Eaters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brain Eaters was composed by Tom Jonson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brain Eaters?
The Brain Eaters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).