

The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)
Horror
Science Fiction
- 1h 22m
47 %
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Alive... without a body... fed by an unspeakable horror from hell!
Overview
Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.
Overview
Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.
Top Billed Cast

Jason Evers
Dr. Bill Cortner (as Herb Evers)

Virginia Leith
Jan Compton

Leslie Daniels
Kurt
Adele Lamont
Doris Powell
Bonnie Sharie
Blonde Stripper
Doris Brent
Nurse
Paula Morris
Brunet Stripper

Marilyn Hanold
Peggy Howard
Bruce Brighton
Dr. Cortner

Arny Freeman
Photographer
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