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The Brain That Wouldn't Die

  • 1962
  • Approved
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
8.2K
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The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)
A doctor experimenting with transplant techniques keeps his girlfriend's head alive when she is decapitated in a car crash, then goes hunting for a new body.
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A doctor experimenting with transplant techniques keeps his girlfriend's head alive when she is decapitated in a car crash, then goes hunting for a new body.A doctor experimenting with transplant techniques keeps his girlfriend's head alive when she is decapitated in a car crash, then goes hunting for a new body.A doctor experimenting with transplant techniques keeps his girlfriend's head alive when she is decapitated in a car crash, then goes hunting for a new body.

  • Director
    • Joseph Green
  • Writers
    • Doris Brent
    • Joseph Green
    • Rex Carlton
  • Stars
    • Jason Evers
    • Virginia Leith
    • Anthony La Penna
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    8.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph Green
    • Writers
      • Doris Brent
      • Joseph Green
      • Rex Carlton
    • Stars
      • Jason Evers
      • Virginia Leith
      • Anthony La Penna
    • 209User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos2

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    The Brain That Wouldn't Die: I Can Make Her Complete Again
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    The Brain That Wouldn't Die: I Can Make Her Complete Again
    The Brain That Wouldn't Die: I Can Make Her Complete Again
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    The Brain That Wouldn't Die: I Can Make Her Complete Again

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    Top Cast16

    Jason Evers
    Jason Evers
    • Dr. Bill Cortner
    • (as Herb Evers)
    Virginia Leith
    Virginia Leith
    • Jan Compton
    Anthony La Penna
    • Kurt
    • (as Leslie Daniel)
    Adele Lamont
    • Doris Powell
    Bonnie Sharie
    • Blonde Stripper
    Paula Morris
    • Brunette Stripper
    Marilyn Hanold
    Marilyn Hanold
    • Peggy Howard
    • (as Marlyn Hanold)
    Bruce Brighton
    • Dr. Cortner
    Arny Freeman
    Arny Freeman
    • Photographer
    Fred Martin
    • Medical Assistant
    Lola Mason
    • Donna Williams
    Doris Brent
    • Nurse
    Bruce Kerr
    Bruce Kerr
    • Beauty Contest M.C.
    Audrey Devereau
    • Jeannie Reynolds
    Eddie Carmel
    • Monster
    Sammy Petrillo
    Sammy Petrillo
    • Art
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Green
    • Writers
      • Doris Brent
      • Joseph Green
      • Rex Carlton
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Related interests

    Bridget Hoffman in The Evil Dead (1981)
    B-Horror
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Body Horror
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror
    James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    Sci-Fi

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Reportedly, Virginia Leith hated the film so much she refused to return for post-production. At least a few of her lines were dubbed by Doris Brent, who played a nurse.
    • Goofs
      Even were it possible to keep a severed head alive by ensuring enough oxygenated blood is circulated through the brain (as it appears to be, here), it would still be impossible for Jan to speak without lungs or vocal cords.
    • Quotes
      • Blonde Stripper: [hands on hips] You lousy tramp! Once in a blue moon I liken to a guy with class and *you* mess it up!
      • Brunette Stripper: Eh! What makes you think you had him? He wouldn't have you on a bet!
      • Blonde Stripper: [hands still on hips] Says who?
      • Brunette Stripper: Says me! What's a guy like that want with *leftovers* for?
      • Blonde Stripper: *Leftovers*?
      • [the blonde goes to slap the brunette and a man's hand appears on screen slapping the brunette]
      • Brunette Stripper: [puts hand to face in shock] Why you cheap third grade stripper!
      • [a catfight ensues between the two strippers]
      • Brunette Stripper: Ow! Let go!
      • Blonde Stripper: Don't you ever call me that again! Oooh!
      • Brunette Stripper: I'll mash you on the butt!
      • Blonde Stripper: Try!
      • Brunette Stripper: Oh, I'll try!
      • [camera cuts to shot of a tapestry with cats on it and a voice says "Meow!"]
    • Crazy credits
      At the beginning, the title is given as "The Brain That Wouldn't Die." The end title card lists the title as "The Head That Wouldn't Die."
    • Alternate versions
      Also released in shorter version that removes most of the violent footage.
    • Connections
      Edited into Elvira's Horror Classics (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      The Web (Theme Music)
      Written by Abe Baker and Tony Restaino
      Performed by Abe Baker (uncredited)
      By Permission of Laurel Records

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 10, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Watch on Pave TV
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Brain That Wouldn't Die
    • Filming locations
      • Tarrytown, New York, USA(Lyndhurst Mansion)
    • Production company
      • Rex Carlton Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $62,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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