The Brain Eaters

1958

NR

1h 1m

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4.8/10
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Science Fiction
Horror

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.

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Writers

Gordon Urquhart(screenplay by)
Robert A. Heinlein(original film writer by)
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Ed Nelson
Dr. Paul Kettering
Joanna Lee
Alice Summers
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Cornelius Keefe
Senator Walter K. Powers
Alan Jay Factor
Glenn Cameron
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Jody Fair
Elaine Cameron
David Hughes
Dr. Wyler
Robert Ball
Dan Walker
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Orville Sherman
Mayor Cameron
Henry Randolph
Telegrapher
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Hampton Fancher
Zombie (uncredited)
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Leonard Nimoy
Professor Cole
Saul Bronson
Prof. Helsingman

Directors

Writers

Gordon Urquhart(screenplay by)
Robert A. Heinlein(original film writer by)

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Release date

September 1, 1958 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

American International Pictures

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