The Brainiac
1962, Spanish. Directed by Chano Urueta.
The most bizarre horror movie. Ever.
In 1661 Mexico, Baron Vitelius is executed for witchcraft. 300 years later, during a comet's return, he resurfaces as a brain-eating monster seeking revenge on the Inquisitors' descendants.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- Chano UruetaDirector
- Abel SalazarBaron Vitelius d'Estera
- Ariadna WelterBar girl
- David SilvaDetective inspector
- Germán RoblesIndalecio Pantoja
- Luis AragónProf. Saturnino Millán
- Mauricio GarcésCoroner
- Ofelia GuilmáinSeñora Meneses
- René CardonaBaltasar de Meneses / Luis Meneses
- Rubén RojoReynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda
- Roxana BelliniMaría de Pantoja
- Rosa Maria GallardoVictoria Contreras
- Carlos NietoLic. Francisco Coria
Details
- Released
- 9 November 1962
- Original title
- El barón del terror
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Federico Curiel, Adolfo López Portillo, Antonio Orellana
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The Brainiac: quick answers
Is The Brainiac worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Brainiac?
The Brainiac runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does The Brainiac have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Brainiac. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Brainiac parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Brainiac yet.
Which OTT platform is The Brainiac on?
The Brainiac isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Brainiac?
If you liked The Brainiac, try Clayface, Dark Light, Books of Blood.
Who directed The Brainiac?
The Brainiac (1962) was directed by Chano Urueta and stars Abel Salazar, Ariadna Welter, David Silva.