The Brain Eaters

The Brain Eaters

Crawling, Slimy Things, Terror-Bent on Destroying the World!

NR 1958 · 61 min · ★ 4.9 · Science Fiction, Horror

A huge, alien structure resembling an inverted cone, appears in the woods outside a small rural town. Sent from Washington to investigate the origin of the mysterious object, a team of investigators discovers that intelligent parasites from inside the "cone" can attach themselves to humans' nervous systems and control their minds, taking control of the authorities and workers, making communication with the outside world impossible, and leaving the responsibility of stopping the invasion up to seven people who have thus far been able to avoid possession by these creatures from parts unknown.

Directed by Bruno VeSota · Written by Gordon Urquhart

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Ed Nelson Dr. Paul Kettering
Joanna Lee Alice Summers
Cornelius Keefe Senator Walter K. Powers
Alan Jay Factor Glenn Cameron
Jody Fair Elaine Cameron
David Hughes Dr. Wyler
Robert Ball Dan Walker
Phil Posner Sheriff
Orville Sherman Mayor Cameron
Henry Randolph Telegrapher
Hampton Fancher Zombie (uncredited)
Leonard Nimoy Professor Cole

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