Movie

The Brain That Wouldn't Die

“Alive... without a body... fed by an unspeakable horror from hell!”

★ 4.7(138)19621h 22m

The Brain That Wouldn't Die is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Joseph Green
Release date: 1962-02-25
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Budget: $62,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Rex Carlton Productions

The Brain That Wouldn't Die — trailer

About The Brain That Wouldn't Die

The Brain That Wouldn't Die is a 1962 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Joseph Green, starring Jason Evers, Virginia Leith and Leslie Daniels. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.7/10 from 138 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Brain That Wouldn't Die in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jason Evers

Dr. Bill Cortner (as Herb Evers)

Virginia Leith

Jan Compton

Leslie Daniels

Kurt

Adele Lamont

Doris Powell

Bonnie Sharie

Blonde Stripper

Doris Brent

Nurse

Paula Morris

Brunet Stripper

Marilyn Hanold

Peggy Howard

Bruce Brighton

Dr. Cortner

Arny Freeman

Photographer

Fred Martin

Medical Assistant

Lola Mason

Donna Williams

Themes & keywords

experimenttransplantationmutantfiancésurgeonstrippercar crashstrip clubdecapitationlaboratorydisembodied headmad doctorsevered headcar accidenttransplant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Brain That Wouldn't Die in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Brain That Wouldn't Die on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Brain That Wouldn't Die on Netflix?+

The Brain That Wouldn't Die is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream.

How long is The Brain That Wouldn't Die?+

The Brain That Wouldn't Die has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in The Brain That Wouldn't Die?+

The Brain That Wouldn't Die stars Jason Evers, Virginia Leith, Leslie Daniels, Adele Lamont and Bonnie Sharie.

When did The Brain That Wouldn't Die come out?+

The Brain That Wouldn't Die is a 1962 movie directed by Joseph Green.

What genre is The Brain That Wouldn't Die?+

The Brain That Wouldn't Die is Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Brain That Wouldn't Die?+

The Brain That Wouldn't Die was directed by Joseph Green.