The Brain That Wouldn't Die
1962, English. Directed by Joseph Green.
Alive... without a body... fed by an unspeakable horror from hell!
Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Brain That Wouldn't Die is streaming on Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph GreenDirector
- Jason EversDr. Bill Cortner (as Herb Evers)
- Virginia LeithJan Compton
- Leslie DanielsKurt
- Adele LamontDoris Powell
- Bonnie SharieBlonde Stripper
- Doris BrentNurse
- Paula MorrisBrunet Stripper
- Marilyn HanoldPeggy Howard
- Bruce BrightonDr. Cortner
- Arny FreemanPhotographer
- Fred MartinMedical Assistant
- Lola MasonDonna Williams
Details
- Released
- 25 February 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Green, Rex Carlton
- Budget
- $62K
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The Brain That Wouldn't Die: quick answers
Is The Brain That Wouldn't Die worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.7/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Brain That Wouldn't Die?
The Brain That Wouldn't Die runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Brain That Wouldn't Die have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Brain That Wouldn't Die. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Brain That Wouldn't Die parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Brain That Wouldn't Die is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Brain That Wouldn't Die on?
The Brain That Wouldn't Die is streaming on Bloodstream in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Brain That Wouldn't Die?
If you liked The Brain That Wouldn't Die, try Blood of the Vampire, The Tingler, The Curse of Frankenstein.
Who directed The Brain That Wouldn't Die?
The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962) was directed by Joseph Green and stars Jason Evers, Virginia Leith, Leslie Daniels.