The Brainiac (1962)
The most bizarre horror movie. Ever.
In 1661 Mexico, the Baron Vitelius of Astara is sentenced to be burned alive by the Holy Inquisition of Mexico for witchcraft, necromancy, and other crimes. As he dies, the Baron swears vengeance against the descendants of the Inquisitors. 300 years later, a comet that was passing overhead on the night of the Baron's execution returns to earth, bringing with it the Baron in the form of a horrible, brain-eating monster that terrorizes the Inquisitor's descendants
Director: Chano Urueta
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: November 9, 1962
Cast
- Abel Salazar - Baron Vitelius d'Estera
- Ariadna Welter - Bar girl
- David Silva - Detective inspector
- Germán Robles - Indalecio Pantoja
- Luis Aragón - Prof. Saturnino Millán
- Mauricio Garcés - Coroner
- Ofelia Guilmáin - Señora Meneses
- René Cardona - Baltasar de Meneses / Luis Meneses
- Rubén Rojo - Reynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda
- Roxana Bellini - María de Pantoja
Screenplay
Music: Gustavo César Carrión
Cinematography: José Ortiz Ramos
Editing: Alfredo Rosas Priego
Production: Cinematográfica ABSA
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
mexico, shapeshifting
More Films by Director: Chano Urueta
More Films in Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Brainiac about?
- In 1661 Mexico, the Baron Vitelius of Astara is sentenced to be burned alive by the Holy Inquisition of Mexico for witchcraft, necromancy, and other crimes. As he dies, the Baron swears vengeance against the descendants of the Inquisitors. 300 years later, a comet that was passing overhead on the night of the Baron's execution returns to earth, bringing with it the Baron in the form of a horrible, brain-eating monster that terrorizes the Inquisitor's descendants
- Who directed The Brainiac?
- The Brainiac was directed by Chano Urueta.
- Who stars in The Brainiac?
- The Brainiac stars Abel Salazar, Ariadna Welter, David Silva, Germán Robles, Luis Aragón, Mauricio Garcés.
- How long is The Brainiac?
- The Brainiac has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is The Brainiac?
- The Brainiac is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Brainiac produced?
- The Brainiac was produced in Mexico.