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The Brainiac (1962)
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📖 Story
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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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyRising and charged
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited fordark tension and unsettling atmosphere
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • Mexico • TMDB
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Viewer insight The Brainiac is a 1962 film in the Horror / Science Fiction category from Mexico. Directed by Chano Urueta. Starring Abel Salazar and Ariadna Welter. Runtime: about 77 minutes. Original language: Spanish. TMDB rating: 5.6/10.
Genre: Horror / Science Fiction, Released in 1962, Original language: Spanish, Production: Mexico, Runtime: about 77 minutes, Starring Abel Salazar and Ariadna Welter.
Runtime
77 min
Original language
Spanish
Country of origin
Mexico
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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
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Rubén Rojo
Reynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda
Roxana Bellini
María de Pantoja
Rosa Maria Gallardo
Victoria Contreras
Carlos Nieto
Lic. Francisco Coria
Carlota Solares
Espectadora hoguera / Townswoman
Federico Curiel
Detective
Director: Chano Urueta
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1What is movie The Brainiac (1962)?
It is a movie released in 1962 within the Horror, Science Fiction category.
2What is the story of The Brainiac?
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4What is the rating of The Brainiac?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 5.6/10 based on 51 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Brainiac?
Its runtime is about 77 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Brainiac best suited for?
A dark viewing experience that leans on unease, tension, and atmosphere more than comfort or easygoing entertainment.
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