Brain Damage (1988)

  • Rated R
  • 1hr 24m
  •  (1)
  • 61

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Frank Henenlotter

Producer:

Edgar Ievins

Release Date:

Apr 22, 1988

Runtime:

1hr 24m

Synopsis

One morning, a young man wakes to find that a small, disgusting creature has attached itself to the base of his brain stem. The creature gives him a euphoric state of happiness but demands human victims in return.

Cast

  • Rick Hearst
  • Gordon MacDonald
  • Jennifer Lowry
  • Theo Barnes
  • Lucille Saint-Peter
  • Vicki Darnell
  • Joseph Gonzalez
  • Bradlee Rhodes
  • Michael Bishop
  • Beverly Bonner

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#creepy
#inspiring
#original
#familyfriendly
#surprising
#lol
#clever
#lovestory
#terrifying
#datenight

An original take on brain eating and drug addiction.

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Earl L

Metacritic

61
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Based on 6 Critics
6.4

USER SCORE (5)

Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Reviews
10

Written and directed by Frank Henenlotter, this oozer specializes in unspecial effects and unspeakable acting. Strictly for the brain damaged.

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Metacritic review by Walter Goodman
Walter Goodman
The New York Times
75

This gnarly gem of 1980s-era punk horror still looks and sounds a little rough, but the film and the supplements justify the plunge.

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Metacritic review by Chuck Bowen
Chuck Bowen
Slant Magazine
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