

The Brainiac
1962-11-09 · 77 min · ★ 5.5
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 SalazarBaron Vitelius d'Estera
Ariadna WelterBar girl
David SilvaDetective inspector
Germán RoblesIndalecio Pantoja
Luis AragónProf. Saturnino Millán
Mauricio GarcésCoroner
Ofelia GuilmáinSeñora Meneses
René CardonaBaltasar de Meneses / Luis Meneses
Rubén RojoReynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda
Rosa Maria GallardoVictoria Contreras
Carlos NietoLic. Francisco Coria
Carlota SolaresEspectadora hoguera / Townswoman
Federico CurielDetective
Magda DonatoDoña Mariquita / TownswomanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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