Braindead (1992)
Movie 1h 43m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, scare me
Dating from 1992, Braindead sits in the comedy and horror corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Peter Jackson. The cast includes Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver and Elizabeth Moody. The running time is 1h 43m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove's mother, she's transformed into a zombie and begins killing (and transforming) the entire town while Lionel races to keep things under control.
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Cast & crew
- Peter JacksonDirector
- Timothy Balmeas Lionel
- Diana Peñalveras Paquita
- Elizabeth Moodyas Mum
- Ian Watkinas Uncle Les
- Brenda Kendallas Nurse McTavish
- Stuart Devenieas Father McGruder
- Jed Brophyas Void
- Elizabeth Brimilcombeas Zombie Mum
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Questions about Braindead
- What genre is Braindead?
- Braindead is categorised as Comedy, Horror.
- Who stars in Braindead?
- Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver, Elizabeth Moody, Ian Watkin, Brenda Kendall appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Braindead?
- Peter Jackson directed Braindead.
- How long is Braindead?
- Braindead runs for 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- Is Braindead worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Braindead?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
