The Brain
(1962)
Overview
After the mysterious crash of a millionaire's private plane, scientists secretly harvest the dying man's brain and keep it alive in a laboratory in order to communicate via telepathy.
Director
Freddie Francis
Writers
Robert Banks Stewart, Philip Mackie, Curt Siodmak
Top Billed
Anne Heywood
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John Chard
⭐ 6/10October 16, 2014
Instrument of Terror!
An adaptation of film noir legend Curt Siodmak's novel, Donovan's Brain, The Brain offers up a murder mystery narrative to go with the mad science angle. It's not particularly thrilling but it does tick along nicely and director Freddie Francis has a keen eye for scene staging. Cast features Peter Van Eyck, Anne Heywood, Cecil Parker and Bernard Lee, and they all do what is required to make the material work. Stand out mo…
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
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