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The Brain That Wouldn't Die
Theatrical Release Date: 08/10/1962
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Studio: Image
Editorial Review - Description
Dr. Bill Cortner is a surgeon like his father. He is obsessed with performing surgical transplants and continues to experiment with amputated limbs he steals from the local hospital. While driving to his secret mountain laboratory to tend to an emergency, Cortner^Rs reckless driving causes an accident and his car careens off the road, killing his fiancie. Not one to pass up the opportunity, Cortner steals her decapitated head from the burning wreckage and tries to keep it alive long enough to find a suitable body to re-attach it to. As the doctor stalks women and searches for a new body, Jan^Rs decapitated head stays alive in a tray^Etelepathically communicating with something locked away in the laboratory closet^Eplotting her revenge on the doctor for not letting her die in peace.
Fun Saturday Afternoon Fare
A Customer Review by That 70s Guy
This B&W classic has it all: A mad scientist, a talking head, and a monster in the closet---what more could you want for b-movie atmosphere and imagery? It's really quite freaky the first time you see it, and fun enough to watch over and over. Plus the Alpha Video release offers a crisp, clean print that's a good value for the money.
What's that in the closet...?
A Customer Review by Jaye
I'm not sure what's more disturbing - keeping a head alive in a cake pan or casually living with a deformed and very angry monstrosity in the coat closet. Either way, it's wacky fun and I'm sure someone could write a psychology dissertation on what's really up with the good doctor.
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