Braindead

Movie

1992

1h 43m

English

Horror, Comedy

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7.7

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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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Braindead

Movie

1992

1h 43m

English

Horror, Comedy

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Rent From $2.49

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

Lionel

Paquita

Mum

Uncle Les

Nurse McTavish

Father McGruder

Void

Elizabeth Brimilcombe

Zombie Mum

Zombie McGruder

Scroat

Mrs. Matheson

Mr. Matheson

Rita

Roger

Grandmother

Father

Vet

Undertaker

Mandy

Stewart

Winston

Zoo Keeper

Drunk

Barry

Lawrence

Directed By: Peter Jackson

Written By: Peter Jackson (Screenplay), Fran Walsh (Screenplay), + 2 more

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harrydavid1 says...

7 years ago

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ignacios says...

9 years ago

One of my favorite bizarre terror movies <3

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ryanmalesevich says...

8 months ago

I wasn't sure what to expect when I watched Peter Jackson's 1992 film Braindead, or Dead Alive as it was known outside of New Zealand. It starts with a zoologist capturing a Sumatran rat-monkey hybrid out of Skull Island. I'm glad I didn't miss the title card announcing it takes place in 1957 as it helps explain how the characters don't question what they're seeing more. I found the scene with the zoologist explaining to the local tribes that he has a treaty which to them was a piece of paper, only to have to bring out a machine gun to make his point. The beginning sets the stage that the ride is going to be a little silly. Once the zombie portion starts Braindead gets really gory, but it's competently made. The hijinks are top-notch. It's just a charming and delightful film.

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rafaelpires815 says...

4 years ago

This movie is exactly what it looks like, a funny and gory piece of entertainment, it is just fun to watch. A must-see to all trash film lovers out there.

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drqshadow

3/10 2 weeks ago

This schlocky, infamous dose of early ‘90s body horror waves its admiration for the _Evil Dead_ films like a flag. More specifically, it sets out to emulate the campy humor, cheeky one-liners and gross-out special effects of Sam Raimi’s slapstick screamers. As story goes, _Dead Alive_ only provi More

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Filipe Manuel Neto

6 months ago

**A disgusting movie. Not recommended after meals.**

What can I say after seeing this movie? Guess I shouldn't have seen this after dinner. The film is disgusting, perhaps one of the most disgusting I have ever seen. I say this for the worst reasons. It really is a film that makes you vomit due t More

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talisencrw

6 years ago

Hahahahaha! I'm still laughing from just how gross-out Sir Peter Jackson's first two films are! He sure has come a long way since then! Just imagine if the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, as well as King Kong, were helmed by him back THEN! =)

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