

The Brain Eaters
1958-09-01 · 61 min · ★ 4.9
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.
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- Directors
- Bruno VeSota
- Production companies
- American International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Ed NelsonDr. Paul Kettering
Cornelius KeefeSenator Walter K. Powers
Jody FairElaine Cameron
Phil PosnerSheriff
Orville ShermanMayor Cameron
Hampton FancherZombie (uncredited)
Leonard NimoyProfessor ColeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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