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Braindead

Some things won't stay down... even after they die.

★ 7.4 1992 103 min R HorrorComedy

When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove's mother, she's transformed into a zombie and begins killing (and transforming) the entire town while Lionel races to keep things under control.

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ERA & CONTEXT

Braindead in its release era

Released in 1992, Braindead sits inside the 1990s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1992-08-13
Rating
R
TMDB score
7.4/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
New Zealand
Studio
WingNut Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Avalon/NFU Studios

People behind the title

DirectorPeter JacksonWriterStephen SinclairWriterFran WalshWriterPeter JacksonCastTimothy BalmeCastDiana PeñalverCastElizabeth MoodyCastIan Watkin

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