Brain Damage

Brain Damage

It's a Headache from Hell.

R 1988 · 86 min · ★ 6.7 · Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction

Brian comes under the addictive spell of a parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in its hosts.

Directed by Frank Henenlotter · Written by Frank Henenlotter

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