CinemaOSMovie · 1988 · 1h 26m · R
Brain Damage

It's a Headache from Hell.

67%(319)IMDbHorrorComedyScience Fiction

Brian comes under the addictive spell of a parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in its hosts.

Directed byFrank Henenlotter

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
April 15, 1988
Studios
Palisades PartnersLevins-Henenlotter Productions

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Rick Hearst

Rick Hearst

Brian

Gordon MacDonald

Gordon MacDonald

Mike

Jennifer Lowry

Jennifer Lowry

Barbara

John Zacherle

John Zacherle

Aylmer (voice)

Theo Barnes

Theo Barnes

Morris

Lucille Saint-Peter

Martha

Vicki Darnell

Vicki Darnell

Blonde in Hell

Joseph Gonzalez

Guy in Shower

Bradlee Rhodes

Night Watchman

Michael Bishop

Toilet Victim

Creative team
Directed by
Frank Henenlotter
Frank Henenlotter
Written by
Frank Henenlotter
Frank Henenlotter
Produced by
Edgar Ievins

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