Brain Damage(1988)
It's a Headache from Hell.
Brain Damage Synopsis
Brian comes under the addictive spell of a parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in its hosts.
Brain Damage (1988) is a horror, comedy and science fiction film directed by Frank Henenlotter, released on April 15, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Rick Hearst, Gordon MacDonald, Jennifer Lowry and John Zacherle. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 315 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Henenlotter
- Writers:
- Frank Henenlotter, David Kindlon, Gabriel Bartalos
- Producers:
- Edgar Ievins
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Torbet
- Production:
- Palisades Partners, Levins-Henenlotter Productions
- Status:
- Released
Brain Damage (1988) Trailer
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Brain Damage Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Brain Damage.
Original Trailer
Trailer
Train Ride
Clip
Murder on the Toilet
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Elmer Arrives
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The Arrow Video Story
Featurette
Brain Damage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rick Hearst
as Brian
Gordon MacDonald
as Mike
Jennifer Lowry
as Barbara
John Zacherle
as Aylmer (voice)
Theo Barnes
as Morris
- Lucille Saint-Peter
Lucille Saint-Peter
as Martha
Vicki Darnell
as Blonde in Hell
- Joseph Gonzalez
Joseph Gonzalez
as Guy in Shower
- Bradlee Rhodes
Bradlee Rhodes
as Night Watchman
- Michael Bishop
Michael Bishop
as Toilet Victim
Beverly Bonner
as Neighbor
Ari M. Roussimoff
as Biker
Key crew
Directed by Frank Henenlotter, written by Frank Henenlotter, David Kindlon and Gabriel Bartalos, produced by Edgar Ievins.
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Brain Damage Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 315 ratings.
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Brain Damage – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brain Damage online?
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Brain Damage (1988) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Brain Damage?
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The main cast of Brain Damage (1988) includes Rick Hearst, Gordon MacDonald, Jennifer Lowry, John Zacherle and Theo Barnes. The film was directed by Frank Henenlotter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brain Damage released?
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Brain Damage was released on April 15, 1988 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Brain Damage worth watching?
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Brain Damage (1988) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 315 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Brain Damage?
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Yes. The official Brain Damage trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.