The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)

4.7/10 82 min Horror Science Fiction

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.

Cast

Jason Evers

Dr. Bill Cortner (as Herb Evers)

Virginia Leith

Jan Compton

Leslie Daniels

Kurt

Marilyn Hanold

Peggy Howard

Arny Freeman

Photographer

Sammy Petrillo

Art

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