Science-fiction’s most astounding story!
Synopsis
The Brain from Planet Arous (1957) follows a scientist who becomes possessed by a telepathic alien intent on using Earth as a base for interstellar conquest. As the alien manipulates and endangers those around him, the struggle between human will and extraterrestrial power escalates into a life-or-death confrontation. This science-fiction horror blends Cold War-era paranoia, alien menace, and moral tension in a tale of otherworldly invasion and human courage.
Selected disc options for The Brain from Planet Arous
| Extras | The Film Detective BD-A/US 2022 | Image DVD-1/US/OOP 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Tom Weaver, with Actress Joyce Meadows, Larry Blamire and David Schecter | has extra | |
| The Man Before the Brain: Director Nathan Juran - Video Essay by Justin Humphreys | has extra | |
| The Man Behind the Brain: The World of Nathan Juran - Video Essay by Justin Humphreys | has extra | |
| Not the Same Old Brain - Interview with Actress Joyce Meadows | has extra | |
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra |
Notes
- The Film Detective’s “Special Edition” Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Tom Weaver (“Jacques Marquette”).
- Image’s “The Wade Williams Collection” DVD is also available in the “Alien Attack Collection” box set with Cat-Women of the Moon (1953), Missile to the Moon (1958) and The Day It Came to Earth (1977). Trailers included: Robot Monster (1953), Giant from the Unknown (1958), The Cosmic Man (1959), Teenagers from Outer Space (1959) and Carnival of Souls (1962).
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