The Brain Leeches(1978)
Home movie telling the story of leeches from space that crash on Earth and attempt to take over the world
The Brain Leeches Synopsis
Invading aliens are taking over the brains of folks in a small town. The head leech is a wad of black tinfoil with a couple of white thumbtacks for eyes. Others are spidery-like rubber things pulled along by strings.
The Brain Leeches (1978) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Fred Olen Ray, released on January 1, 1978 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Paul Jones, Marcia Scott, Ray Starr and Jennifer Knight. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Olen Ray
- Writers:
- Jim Kennedy
- Production:
- Firdbird International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Brain Leeches Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Paul Jones
Paul Jones
as Dr. John Hayes
- Marcia Scott
Marcia Scott
as Susan
- Ray Starr
Ray Starr
as Rusty Fender
- Jennifer Knight
Jennifer Knight
as Rose
Fred Olen Ray
as Tom (as Brian Wolfe)
Brad Linaweaver
as Billy Johnson
Key crew
Directed by Fred Olen Ray, written by Jim Kennedy.
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The Brain Leeches Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Brain Leeches – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brain Leeches online?
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Who stars in The Brain Leeches?
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The main cast of The Brain Leeches (1978) includes Paul Jones, Marcia Scott, Ray Starr, Jennifer Knight and Fred Olen Ray. The film was directed by Fred Olen Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brain Leeches released?
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The Brain Leeches was released on January 1, 1978 and runs for 55m.
Is The Brain Leeches worth watching?
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The Brain Leeches (1978) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.