The Brain Eaters (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1958, The Brain Eaters is a horror and science fiction film directed by Bruno VeSota, running about 61 minutes. “Crawling, Slimy Things, Terror-Bent on Destroying the World!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Brain Eaters stars Ed Nelson as Dr. Paul Kettering, Alan Jay Factor as Glenn Cameron, Cornelius Keefe as Senator Walter K. Powers and Joanna Lee as Alice Summers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Brain Eaters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brain Eaters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brain Eaters tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brain Eaters (1958)?
- In US, The Brain Eaters is available to stream on FlixFling and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brain Eaters worth watching?
- The Brain Eaters holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brain Eaters?
- The Brain Eaters stars Ed Nelson, Alan Jay Factor, Cornelius Keefe, Joanna Lee and Jody Fair.
- When was The Brain Eaters released?
- The Brain Eaters was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.