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Director:
Adam Simon
Writers:
Charles Beaumont (screenplay)
Charles Beaumont (story)
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Release Date:
19 January 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Mystery | Thriller more
Tagline:
From the writer of the original "Twilight Zone" comes the most terrifying film of the decade. more
Plot:
A psychological thriller from the writer of the original "Twilight Zone!" In a showdown of man vs. machine... more | add synopsis
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Bill Pullman ... Dr. Rex Martin

Bill Paxton ... Jim Reston
Nicholas Pryor ... Man in Bloody White Suit / Ramsen / Ed Conklin
Patricia Charbonneau ... Dana Martin
George Kennedy ... Vance
Brian Brophy ... Ellis
David Sinaiko ... Berkovitch

Lee Arenberg
Andy Wood ... Brain Surgeon
Maud Winchester ... Crazy Anna
Lisa Moncure ... Board Member

Jon Kellam ... Board Member

Willie Garson ... Board Member
John Paxton ... Board Member
David Sklare ... Board Member
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Paranoia (USA) (alternative title)
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Runtime:
85 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Australia:M | France:-16 | UK:15 | USA:R
Company:
New Horizons more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Dr Martin mentions that he went to "Miskatonic University", the college where Re-Animator (1985) took place. Miskatonic University is supposedly located in Arkham, MA, a fictional town created by H.P. Lovecraft. more
Quotes:
Dr. Rex Martin: My brains are individuals - they're special - they're unique. more
Movie Connections:
References Re-Animator (1985) more

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4 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
A Marvelous Film, 30 January 2006
9/10
Author: PCyst from The Base of Your Spine

Brain Dead is a very hard movie to describe because of its constant twists and turns. This movie truly turns you in circles and can be very confusing upon first viewing. Still, this is a really good film with good acting from Pill Pullman and Bill Paxton. The whole concept of the film is based on whether this is a dream or reality and the rest is left to the viewer. The ending is rather sudden but very appropriate and dramatic. This is definitely the type of film you sit through the credits at the end in bewilderment. Truly a surprise, especially considering the fact that this is a Concord produced film and most of their movies are mediocre at best. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who is into the David Lynch style of film-making. This is definitely a true mind-bender. 9/10 stars

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