The Brainiac (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1962, The Brainiac is a horror and science fiction film directed by Chano Urueta, running about 77 minutes. “The most bizarre horror movie. Ever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1661 Mexico, the Baron Vitelius of Astara is sentenced to be burned alive by the Holy Inquisition of Mexico for witchcraft, necromancy, and other crimes. As he dies, the Baron swears vengeance against the descendants of the Inquisitors. 300 years later, a comet that was passing overhead on the night of the Baron's execution returns to earth, bringing with it the Baron in the form of a horrible, brain-eating monster that terrorizes the Inquisitor's descendants
Who’s in it. The Brainiac stars Abel Salazar as Baron Vitelius d'Estera, Ariadna Welter as Bar girl, David Silva as Detective inspector and Germán Robles as Indalecio Pantoja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Brainiac has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brainiac page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brainiac tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brainiac (1962)?
- In GB, The Brainiac is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brainiac worth watching?
- The Brainiac holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Brainiac?
- The Brainiac stars Abel Salazar, Ariadna Welter, David Silva, Germán Robles and Luis Aragón.
- When was The Brainiac released?
- The Brainiac was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.