The Brainiac (1962) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Brainiac (1962) — In 1661 Mexico, the Baron Vitelius of Astara is sentenced to be burned alive by
The Brainiac (1962) Storyline
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
Full Cast & Crew
- Abel Salazar as Baron Vitelius d'Estera
- Ariadna Welter as Bar girl
- David Silva as Detective inspector
- Germán Robles as Indalecio Pantoja
- Luis Aragón as Prof. Saturnino Millán
- Mauricio Garcés as Coroner
- Ofelia Guilmáin as Señora Meneses
- René Cardona as Baltasar de Meneses / Luis Meneses
- Rubén Rojo as Reynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda
- Roxana Bellini as María de Pantoja
- Rosa Maria Gallardo as Victoria Contreras
Why Watch The Brainiac?
The Vibe: The Brainiac is a chilling, atmospheric, and full of suspense horror movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1962. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.5/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for thrill-seekers and fans of the macabre. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with horror-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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