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Brain Damage (1988)
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One morning a young man wakes to find a small, disgusting creature has attached itself to the base of his brain stem. The creature gives him a euphoric state of happiness but in return demands human victims. Director:Frank HenenlotterWriter:Frank Henenlotter |
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Mike
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Barbara
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Theo Barnes | ... |
Morris
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Lucille Saint-Peter | ... |
Martha
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Vicki Darnell | ... |
Blonde in Hell
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Joseph Gonzalez | ... |
Guy in shower
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Bradlee Rhodes | ... |
Night watchman
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Michael Bishop | ... |
Toilet victim
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Beverly Bonner | ... |
Neighbor
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Ari M. Roussimoff | ... |
Biker
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Michael Rubenstein | ... |
Bum in alley
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Angel Figueroa | ... |
Junkie
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John Reichert | ... |
Policeman
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Storyline
A normal, average guy who lives in New York City becomes dependent on an evil, disembodied brain. The brain feeds the guy a narcotic substance in exchange for his unwilling assistance in obtaining the brains of innocent victims for sustenance. This turns into a tour of circa-1980s underground NYC clubs, backlots, and other seedy locations. One scene features the band Swimming Pool Cues playing the song "Corruption." Written by Mark Logan <marklo@west.sun.com>
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Hang onto your hats... Elmer's here! See more »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
(France) See more »Also Known As:
Brain Damage (La maledizione di Elmer) See more »Box Office
Budget:
$900,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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According Frank Henenlotter on the DVD's commentary, this was a joke about
Jerry Lewis in "The Errand Boy." See more »
by Elmer Albrecht, Sammy Gallop, & Dick Jurgens
Courtesy of CBS Robbins Catalog, Inc. See more »
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The theatrical and original home-video releases of his film deleted the most gruesome scenes, such as the "fellatio" gag. See more »Goofs
Continuity: In the scene where Brian confronts Mark and Barbara after they've had sex, he is looking in the wrong direction See more »Crazy Credits
In the end titles, listed under "Historical Research" is BABE WOZENTHAL.According Frank Henenlotter on the DVD's commentary, this was a joke about
Jerry Lewis in "The Errand Boy." See more »
Soundtracks
"Elmer's Tune"by Elmer Albrecht, Sammy Gallop, & Dick Jurgens
Courtesy of CBS Robbins Catalog, Inc. See more »
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