Brain Dead
“You have nothing to lose... except your mind.”
Synopsis
In a battle of man versus machine, Martin, a top neurosurgeon who's studying brain malfunctions that cause mental illness, delves deep into his own mind to save himself from a megalomaniacal corporation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-29
Top Cast
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Bill Pullman
Dr. Rex Martin
Bill Paxton
Jim Reston
Bud Cort
Jack Halsey
Nicholas Pryor
Man in Bloody White Suit / Ramsen / Ed Conklin
Patricia Charbonneau
Dana Martin
George Kennedy
Vance
Brian Brophy
Ellis
David Sinaiko
Berkovitch
Lee Arenberg
Sacks
Andy Wood
Brain Surgeon
Maud Winchester
Crazy Anna
Lisa Moncure
Board Member
Jon Kellam
Board Member
Willie Garson
Board Member
John Paxton
Board Member
David Sklare
Board Member
Cynthia Ettinger
Nurse Anderson
Shannon Holt
Toni
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 12, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Simon, Charles Beaumont
- Original Score
- Peter Rotter
- Original Title
- Brain Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- New Horizons, Concorde Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Simon
Adam Simon, Charles Beaumont
Peter Rotter
Rohn Schmidt
Carol Oblath
Julie Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Rohn Schmidt
Director of Photography
Adam Simon
Director
Adam Simon
Screenplay
Carol Oblath
Editor
Julie Corman
Producer
Charles Beaumont
Screenplay
Catherine Hardwicke
Production Design
Catherine Taieb
Costume Design
Patrick J. Statham
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brain Dead about?
In a battle of man versus machine, Martin, a top neurosurgeon who's studying brain malfunctions that cause mental illness, delves deep into his own mind to save himself from a megalomaniacal corporation.
Who directed Brain Dead?
Brain Dead was directed by Adam Simon.
Who stars in Brain Dead?
The principal cast of Brain Dead includes Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, Bud Cort, Nicholas Pryor, Patricia Charbonneau.
When was Brain Dead released and how long is it?
Brain Dead was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Brain Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brain Dead was composed by Peter Rotter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brain Dead?
Brain Dead holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).