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The Brainiac

1962-11-09 · 77 min · ★ 5.5

Horror · Science Fiction

In 1661 Mexico, Baron Vitelius is executed for witchcraft. 300 years later, during a comet's return, he resurfaces as a brain-eating monster seeking revenge on the Inquisitors' descendants.

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Directors
Chano Urueta
Production companies
Cinematográfica ABSA
Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

Abel SalazarAbel SalazarBaron Vitelius d'Estera
Ariadna WelterAriadna WelterBar girl
David SilvaDavid SilvaDetective inspector
Germán RoblesGermán RoblesIndalecio Pantoja
Luis AragónLuis AragónProf. Saturnino Millán
Mauricio GarcésMauricio GarcésCoroner
Ofelia GuilmáinOfelia GuilmáinSeñora Meneses
René CardonaRené CardonaBaltasar de Meneses / Luis Meneses
Rubén RojoRubén RojoReynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda
Roxana BelliniMaría de Pantoja
Rosa Maria GallardoRosa Maria GallardoVictoria Contreras
Carlos NietoCarlos NietoLic. Francisco Coria
Carlota SolaresCarlota SolaresEspectadora hoguera / Townswoman
Federico CurielFederico CurielDetective
Magda DonatoMagda DonatoDoña Mariquita / Townswoman
Magda UrvizuAna Luisa del Vivar
Miguel BrillasBibliotecario
Susana CoraProstituta asesinada / prostitute
Ricardo AdalidEspectador hoguera
Marco Antonio ArzateÁlvaro de Contreras

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