The Brain Eaters
“Crawling, Slimy Things, Terror-Bent on Destroying the World!”
1958•NR•1h 1m•4.9•Released
Science FictionHorror
A huge, alien structure resembling an inverted cone, appears in the woods outside a small rural town. Sent from Washington to investigate the origin of the mysterious object, a team of investigators discovers that intelligent parasites from inside the "cone" can attach themselves to humans' nervous systems and control their minds, taking control of the authorities and workers, making communication with the outside world impossible, and leaving the responsibility of stopping the invasion up to seven people who have thus far been able to avoid possession by these creatures from parts unknown.
Director
Bruno VeSota
Writer
Gordon Urquhart
Languages
English
Studio
American International Pictures
Cast
Ed Nelson
Dr. Paul Kettering
Joanna Lee
Alice Summers
Cornelius Keefe
Senator Walter K. Powers
Alan Jay Factor
Glenn Cameron
Jody Fair
Elaine Cameron
David Hughes
Dr. Wyler
Robert Ball
Dan Walker
Phil Posner
Sheriff
Orville Sherman
Mayor Cameron
Henry Randolph
Telegrapher
Hampton Fancher
Zombie (uncredited)
Leonard Nimoy
Professor Cole
Doug Banks
Doctor
Saul Bronson
Prof. Helsingman
Production
Company
American International Pictures
Producer
Ed Nelson
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