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Brain on Fire

PG-1320161h 28mGerard Barrett

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"It's not supposed to happen. Be prepared when it does."

Susannah Cahalan, an up-and-coming journalist at the New York Post becomes plagued by voices in her head and seizures, causing a rapid descent into insanity.

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New York CityStrong WomanBiographyBased On True StoryFemale ProtagonistHospitalDoctorWriterNewspaper ReporterCatatonia

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What is Brain on Fire (2016) about?

Susannah Cahalan, an up-and-coming journalist at the New York Post becomes plagued by voices in her head and seizures, causing a rapid descent into insanity.

Who stars in Brain on Fire?

Brain on Fire stars Chloë Grace Moretz (Susannah Cahalan), Thomas Mann (Stephen Grywalski), Richard Armitage (Tom Cahalan), Carrie-Anne Moss (Rhona Nack), Jenny Slate (Margo). The film was directed by Gerard Barrett.

How long is Brain on Fire?

Brain on Fire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated PG-13.

Where can I watch Brain on Fire?

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