The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)

  • NR
  • 08/10/1962 (US)
  • Horror, Science Fiction
  • 1h 22m

Alive... without a body... fed by an unspeakable horror from hell!

Overview

Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.

Joseph Green

Screenplay, Story, Director

Rex Carlton

Story

Cast

Jason Evers's headshot

Jason Evers

Dr. Bill Cortner (as Herb Evers)
Virginia Leith's headshot

Virginia Leith

Jan Compton
Leslie Daniels's headshot

Leslie Daniels

Kurt
Adele Lamont's headshot

Adele Lamont

Doris Powell
Bonnie Sharie's headshot

Bonnie Sharie

Blonde Stripper
Doris Brent's headshot

Doris Brent

Nurse
Paula Morris's headshot

Paula Morris

Brunet Stripper
Marilyn Hanold's headshot

Marilyn Hanold

Peggy Howard

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