Movie

The Brainiac

“The most bizarre horror movie. Ever.”

★ 5.6(51)19621h 17m

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Good to know

Director: Chano Urueta
Release date: 1962-11-09
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Mexico
Studio: Cinematográfica ABSA

About The Brainiac

The Brainiac is a 1962 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Chano Urueta, starring Abel Salazar, Ariadna Welter and David Silva. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 51 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Brainiac in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1661 Mexico, the Baron Vitelius of Astara is sentenced to be burned alive by the Holy Inquisition of Mexico for witchcraft, necromancy, and other crimes. As he dies, the Baron swears vengeance against the descendants of the Inquisitors. 300 years later, a comet that was passing overhead on the night of the Baron's execution returns to earth, bringing with it the Baron in the form of a horrible, brain-eating monster that terrorizes the Inquisitor's descendants

Cast

Abel Salazar

Baron Vitelius d'Estera

Ariadna Welter

Bar girl

David Silva

Detective inspector

Germán Robles

Indalecio Pantoja

Luis Aragón

Prof. Saturnino Millán

Mauricio Garcés

Coroner

Ofelia Guilmáin

Señora Meneses

René Cardona

Baltasar de Meneses / Luis Meneses

Rubén Rojo

Reynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda

Roxana Bellini

María de Pantoja

Rosa Maria Gallardo

Victoria Contreras

Themes & keywords

mexicoshapeshifting

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Brainiac in Mexico?+

The Brainiac is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Brainiac on Netflix?+

The Brainiac is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Brainiac?+

The Brainiac has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in The Brainiac?+

The Brainiac stars Abel Salazar, Ariadna Welter, David Silva, Germán Robles and Luis Aragón.

When did The Brainiac come out?+

The Brainiac is a 1962 movie directed by Chano Urueta.

What genre is The Brainiac?+

The Brainiac is Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Brainiac?+

The Brainiac was directed by Chano Urueta.