The Brain That Wouldn’t Die, also known as The Head That Wouldn’t Die, is a 1959 science-fiction/horror film directed by Joseph Green and written by Green and Rex Carlton. The film was completed in 1959 under the title The Black Door but was not released until May 3, 1962, when it was renamed.[citation needed] The main plot focuses upon a mad doctor who develops a means to keep human body parts alive. He must eventually use his discovery on someone close to him, and chaos ensues.
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The Brain That Wouldn’t Die
Directed by Joseph Green
Produced by Rex Carlton, Mort Landberg
Written by Rex Carlton, Joseph Green
Starring Jason Evers, Virginia Leith, Eddie Carmel
Music by Abe Baker, Tony Restaino
Cinematography Stephen Hajnal
Edited by Leonard Anderson, Marc Anderson
Production company Sterling Productions
Distributed by American International Pictures (US theatrical)
Release dates May 3, 1962
Running time 82 minutes
Country United States
Language English
