Evil Brain from Outer Space

Evil Brain from Outer Space

1966 · 78 min · ★ 5.0 · Action, Science Fiction

An evil brain from outer space unleashes monsters with deadly diseases on Earth with trying to conquer the universe. Superhero Starman must battle them all to save his planet.

Directed by Teruo Ishii · Written by Ichirō Miyagawa

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