The Brainiac (1962) Horror Thriller Drama Sci-Fi
The Brainiac (1962) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.75/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.0/10
The Brainiac Plot 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 which 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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: The most bizarre horror movie. Ever.
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The Brainiac Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1962 (more 1962 movies)
Country: Mexico
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Brainiac Release Dates DVD: Feb 27, 2018
Writers: Federico Curiel, Adolfo López Portillo
Producers: K. Gordon Murray, Abel Salazar
Musicians: Gustavo César Carrión
Cinematographers: José Ortiz Ramos
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The Brainiac (1962) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Brainiac Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Abel Salazar | ... | Baron Vitelius d''Estera |
| Ariadne Welter | ... | Chica asesinada en restaurant / Bar girl |
| David Silva | ... | Comandante / lead detective |
| Germán Robles | ... | Indalecio Pantoja / Sebastián de Pantoja |
| Luis Aragón | ... | Prof. Saturnino Millán |
| Mauricio Garcés | ... | Médico forense / Forensic surgeon |
| Ofelia Guilmáin | ... | Señora Meneses |
| René Cardona | ... | Baltasar de Meneses / Luis Meneses |
| Rubén Rojo | ... | Reynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda |
| Carlos Nieto | ... | Lic. Francisco Coria |
| Carlota Solares | ... | Espectadora hoguera / Townswoman |
| Federico Curiel | ... | Detective |
| Magda Donato | ... | Doña Mariquita / Townswoman |
| Magda Urvizu | ... | Ana Luisa del Vivar (as Magda Urbizu) |
| Miguel Brillas | ... | Bibliotecario |
| Rosa María Gallardo | ... | Victoria Contreras (as Rosa Ma. Gallardo) |
| Roxana Bellini | ... | María de Pantoja |
| Susana Cora | ... | Prostituta asesinada / prostitute |
| Ricardo Adalid | ... | Espectador hoguera (uncredited) |
| Marco Antonio Arzate | ... | Álvaro de Contreras (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Abel Salazar, as Baron Vitelius d''Estera, passed away at age 78 in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.
Sign: Libra - Ariadne Welter, as Chica asesinada en restaurant / Bar girl, passed away at age 68 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Ariadne | Ariadna Walter | Ariadna Welter - David Silva, as Comandante / lead detective, passed away at age 58 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: David Silva Jr. - Germán Robles, as Indalecio Pantoja / Sebastián de Pantoja, passed away at age 86 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: German Robles - Luis Aragón, as Prof. Saturnino Millán, passed away at age 53 in Mexico City, Mexico.
- Mauricio Garcés – Médico forense / Forensic surgeon
- Ofelia Guilmáin – Señora Meneses
- René Cardona – Baltasar de Meneses / Luis Meneses
- Rubén Rojo – Reynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda
- Carlos Nieto – Lic. Francisco Coria
- Carlota Solares – Espectadora hoguera / Townswoman
- Federico Curiel – Detective
- Magda Donato – Doña Mariquita / Townswoman
- Magda Urvizu – Ana Luisa del Vivar (as Magda Urbizu)
- Miguel Brillas – Bibliotecario
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