The Brain Eaters
"Crawling, Slimy Things, Terror-Bent on Destroying the World!"
Originally released in 1958. The Brain Eaters is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Bruno VeSota. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ed Nelson, Joanna Lee, and Cornelius Keefe
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (46 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ed Nelson
as Dr. Paul Kettering
Joanna Lee
as Alice Summers
Cornelius Keefe
as Senator Walter K. Powers
Alan Jay Factor
as Glenn Cameron
Jody Fair
as Elaine Cameron
David Hughes
as Dr. Wyler
Robert Ball
as Dan Walker
Phil Posner
as Sheriff
Orville Sherman
as Mayor Cameron
Henry Randolph
as Telegrapher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brain Eaters about?
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 investigato...
Who directed The Brain Eaters?
The Brain Eaters was directed by Bruno VeSota.
How long is The Brain Eaters?
The Brain Eaters has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was The Brain Eaters released?
The Brain Eaters was released on September 1, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Brain Eaters?
The main cast of The Brain Eaters includes Ed Nelson, Joanna Lee, Cornelius Keefe, Alan Jay Factor, Jody Fair.