The Brainiac(1962)
El barón del terror
The most bizarre horror movie. Ever.
The Brainiac Synopsis
In 1661 Mexico, Baron Vitelius is executed for witchcraft. 300 years later, during a comet's return, he resurfaces as a brain-eating monster seeking revenge on the Inquisitors' descendants.
The Brainiac (1962) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Chano Urueta, released on November 9, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Abel Salazar, Ariadna Welter, David Silva and Germán Robles. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Chano Urueta
- Writers:
- Federico Curiel, Adolfo López Portillo
- Producers:
- Abel Salazar
- Cinematographer:
- José Ortiz Ramos
- Composer:
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Production:
- Cinematográfica ABSA
- Status:
- Released
The Brainiac Cast & Crew
Main cast
Abel Salazar
as Baron Vitelius d'Estera
Ariadna Welter
as Bar girl
David Silva
as Detective inspector
Germán Robles
as Indalecio Pantoja
Luis Aragón
as Prof. Saturnino Millán
Mauricio Garcés
as Coroner
Ofelia Guilmáin
as Señora Meneses
René Cardona
as Baltasar de Meneses / Luis Meneses
Rubén Rojo
as Reynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda
- Roxana Bellini
Roxana Bellini
as María de Pantoja
Rosa Maria Gallardo
as Victoria Contreras
Carlos Nieto
as Lic. Francisco Coria
Key crew
Directed by Chano Urueta, written by Federico Curiel and Adolfo López Portillo, produced by Abel Salazar.
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The Brainiac Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 52 ratings.
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The Brainiac – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brainiac online?
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Who stars in The Brainiac?
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The main cast of The Brainiac (1962) includes Abel Salazar, Ariadna Welter, David Silva, Germán Robles and Luis Aragón. The film was directed by Chano Urueta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brainiac released?
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The Brainiac was released on November 9, 1962 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Brainiac worth watching?
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The Brainiac (1962) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.