The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1962, The Brain That Wouldn't Die is a horror and science fiction film directed by Joseph Green, running about 82 minutes. “Alive... without a body... fed by an unspeakable horror from hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Brain That Wouldn't Die stars Jason Evers as Dr. Bill Cortner, Virginia Leith as Jan Compton, Leslie Daniels as Kurt and Adele Lamont as Doris Powell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Brain That Wouldn't Die has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brain That Wouldn't Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brain That Wouldn't Die tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)?
- In US, The Brain That Wouldn't Die is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, 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 That Wouldn't Die worth watching?
- The Brain That Wouldn't Die holds an audience score of 4.6 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 That Wouldn't Die?
- The Brain That Wouldn't Die stars Jason Evers, Virginia Leith, Leslie Daniels, Adele Lamont and Bonnie Sharie.
- When was The Brain That Wouldn't Die released?
- The Brain That Wouldn't Die was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.