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Donovan's Brain

19531h 23mFelix E. Feist
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 45%

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"A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL"

A scientist takes the brain of dead man and revives it via electrodes as it lays suspended in a tank of liquid. Soon, the brain grows to possess enormous psychic powers and inflicts its personality upon the doctor who saved it, creating a "Jekyll and Hyde" paradigm.

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What is Donovan's Brain (1953) about?

A scientist takes the brain of dead man and revives it via electrodes as it lays suspended in a tank of liquid. Soon, the brain grows to possess enormous psychic powers and inflicts its personality upon the doctor who saved it, creating a "Jekyll and Hyde" paradigm.

Who stars in Donovan's Brain?

Donovan's Brain stars Lew Ayres (Dr. Patrick J. Cory), Nancy Reagan (Janice Cory), Gene Evans (Dr. Frank Schratt), Steve Brodie (Herbie Yocum), Tom Powers (Donovan's Washington Advisor). The film was directed by Felix E. Feist.

How long is Donovan's Brain?

Donovan's Brain has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953.

Is Donovan's Brain worth watching?

Donovan's Brain holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 45. Fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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