5.9
Donovan's Brain
Sci-FiHorrorApproved
"A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL"
Duration
1h 23mRelease
30 Sept 1953Country
United States
Language
EnglishOverview
A scientist takes the brain of dead man and revives it via electrodes as it lays suspended in a tank of liquid. Soon, the brain grows to possess enormous psychic powers and inflicts its personality upon the doctor who saved it, creating a "Jekyll and Hyde" paradigm.
Plot
Three scientists unlawfully remove the still living brain of a dead tycoon and experiment with it but the evil brain begins to telepathically control the lead scientist.
Cast
Lew AyresGene EvansNancy Reagan
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 5.9/10Rotten Tomatoes: 50%
Details
Director
Felix E. Feist
Writers
Curt SiodmakHugh BrookeFelix E. Feist
Awards
1 nominationTrailer
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