Movie

Brain Damage

“It's a Headache from Hell.”

★ 6.7(303)19881h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Frank Henenlotter
Release date: 1988-04-15
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Palisades Partners

Brain Damage — trailer

About Brain Damage

Brain Damage is a 1988 movie in the Horror, Comedy and Science Fiction genres, directed by Frank Henenlotter, starring Rick Hearst, Jennifer Lowry and Gordon MacDonald. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 303 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Brain Damage in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Brian comes under the addictive spell of a parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in its hosts.

Cast

Rick Hearst

Brian

Jennifer Lowry

Barbara

Gordon MacDonald

Mike

Theo Barnes

Morris

John Zacherle

Aylmer (voice)

Lucille Saint-Peter

Martha

Vicki Darnell

Blonde in Hell

Joseph Gonzalez

Guy in Shower

Bradlee Rhodes

Night Watchman

Michael Bishop

Toilet Victim

Beverly Bonner

Neighbor

Ari M. Roussimoff

Biker

Themes & keywords

hallucinationaddictionfaustpublic restroomparasitewithdrawalhighsubway trainmetaphorfaustian pact1980shookupeuphoriacommunal showerbody horror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Brain Damage in Italy?+

Brain Damage is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Brain Damage on Netflix?+

Brain Damage is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Brain Damage?+

Brain Damage has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Brain Damage?+

Brain Damage stars Rick Hearst, Jennifer Lowry, Gordon MacDonald, Theo Barnes and John Zacherle.

When did Brain Damage come out?+

Brain Damage is a 1988 movie directed by Frank Henenlotter.

What genre is Brain Damage?+

Brain Damage is Horror, Comedy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Brain Damage?+

Brain Damage was directed by Frank Henenlotter.