The Brainiac • by Chano Urueta ☼ online event

In 1661 Mexico, Baron Vitelius is executed for witchcraft as a comet is visible in the night sky. Before he dies, he swears that he will return with the comet’s next appearance to wreak revenge on the descendants of the Inquisitors. When the comet returns 300 years later, so does the Baron – but as what? He initially takes the form of a normal man, but he frequently transforms into something never seen before in horror movies – not even cheap Mexican horror movies. The mind-boggling low-budget effects are hilariously disgusting and worth the price of admission all by themselves, although like all of our online events, this one is free.

■ Title — The Brainiac
■ Director — Chano Urueta
■ Cast — Abel Salazar, Ariadne Welter, David Silva
■ Unrated, suitable for general audiences ■ black & white
■ ©1962 ■ 1h 17m ■ Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

■ Watch it free with ads on Pluto (Spanish dialogue and subtitles):
https://pluto.tv/on-demand/movies/el-baron-del-terror-1962-1-1
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https://tubitv.com/movies/612826/the-brainiac

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