The Brain That Wouldn’t Die

3394-poster
release date August 10 1962
studio American International Pictures (AIP)
director Joseph Green
writer Rex Carlton, Joseph Green
starring Jason Evers, Virginia Leith, Leslie Daniels, Adele Lamont
tagline Alive... without a body... fed by an unspeakable horror from hell!
trailer 1 Trailer #1

Synopsis

The unethical surgeon Dr. Bill Cortner (Herb Evers) is developing a technique of transplantation of organs and members using a serum against rejection. When he has a car accident with his girlfriend Jan Compton (Virginia Leith), he saves her head only, and tries to find a woman with a beautiful body to transplant Jan's head against her will. The Link Below is for the full film (Public Domain)

Official Review

Although The Brain That Wouldn’t Die is often lumped in with z-grade schlock and was even amusingly mocked on Mystery Science Theater 3000, it is an underrated horror/sci-fi gem.  The argument can be made that the film was actually influential in terms of its use of gore and sexuality.  Additionally, there are interesting themes such as morality and the potential of science.   
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Official Score: 3 / 5