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SCIENCE FICTION . 1958 . 1h 1m . 4.8/10

The Brain Eaters_

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

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.

Starring Ed Nelson, Joanna Lee, Cornelius Keefe
4.8/10
Rating
1h 1m
Runtime
1958
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Crawling, Slimy Things, Terror-Bent on Destroying the World!

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.

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Cast
Ed Nelson stars as Dr. Paul Kettering in The Brain Eaters.
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Year context
The Brain Eaters was released 68 years ago in 1958.
Overview
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 ...
The Brain Eaters is a Science Fiction, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 1m.

CAST (14)

Ed Nelson
Ed Nelson
Dr. Paul Kettering
JL
Joanna Lee
Alice Summers
Cornelius Keefe
Cornelius Keefe
Senator Walter K. Powers
AJ
Alan Jay Factor
Glenn Cameron
Jody Fair
Jody Fair
Elaine Cameron
DH
David Hughes
Dr. Wyler
RB
Robert Ball
Dan Walker
Phil Posner
Phil Posner
Sheriff
Orville Sherman
Orville Sherman
Mayor Cameron
HR
Henry Randolph
Telegrapher
Hampton Fancher
Hampton Fancher
Zombie (uncredited)
Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy
Professor Cole
DB
Doug Banks
Doctor
SB
Saul Bronson
Prof. Helsingman

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
61 min (1h 1m)
Country
Rating
4.8/10 (46 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Brain Eaters about?
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.
How long is The Brain Eaters?
The Brain Eaters has a runtime of 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Who stars in The Brain Eaters?
The cast of The Brain Eaters includes Ed Nelson, Joanna Lee, Cornelius Keefe, Alan Jay Factor, Jody Fair.
What is the rating of The Brain Eaters?
The Brain Eaters has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 46 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Science Fiction Horror
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