The Brain Eaters(1958)
Crawling, Slimy Things, Terror-Bent on Destroying the World!
The Brain Eaters Synopsis
A huge, alien structure resembling an inverted cone, appears in the woods outside a small rural town. Sent from Washington to investigate the origin of the mysterious object, a team of investigators discovers that intelligent parasites from inside the "cone" can attach themselves to humans' nervous systems and control their minds, taking control of the authorities and workers, making communication with the outside world impossible, and leaving the responsibility of stopping the invasion up to seven people who have thus far been able to avoid possession by these creatures from parts unknown.
The Brain Eaters (1958) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Bruno VeSota, released on September 1, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Ed Nelson, Joanna Lee, Cornelius Keefe and Alan Jay Factor. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruno VeSota
- Writers:
- Gordon Urquhart
- Producers:
- Ed Nelson
- Cinematographer:
- Lawrence Raimond
- Composer:
- Tom Jonson
- Production:
- American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Brain Eaters (1958) Trailer
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The Brain Eaters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Nelson
as Dr. Paul Kettering
- Joanna Lee
Joanna Lee
as Alice Summers
Cornelius Keefe
as Senator Walter K. Powers
- Alan Jay Factor
Alan Jay Factor
as Glenn Cameron
Jody Fair
as Elaine Cameron
- David Hughes
David Hughes
as Dr. Wyler
- Robert Ball
Robert Ball
as Dan Walker
Phil Posner
as Sheriff
Orville Sherman
as Mayor Cameron
- Henry Randolph
Henry Randolph
as Telegrapher
Hampton Fancher
as Zombie (uncredited)
Leonard Nimoy
as Professor Cole
Key crew
Directed by Bruno VeSota, written by Gordon Urquhart, produced by Ed Nelson.
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The Brain Eaters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Brain Eaters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brain Eaters online?
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The Brain Eaters (1958) is available to stream on FlixFling and Cultpix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Brain Eaters?
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The main cast of The Brain Eaters (1958) includes Ed Nelson, Joanna Lee, Cornelius Keefe, Alan Jay Factor and Jody Fair. The film was directed by Bruno VeSota. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brain Eaters released?
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The Brain Eaters was released on September 1, 1958 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is The Brain Eaters worth watching?
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The Brain Eaters (1958) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 46 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.
Is there a trailer for The Brain Eaters?
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