Guillermo del Toro Calls This Shocking Free-to-Stream Classic Both “Brilliant” and “Twisted”
Do you love a wacky horror comedy? We mean a really wacky horror comedy. If you answered with an enthusiastic ‘yes,’ we have a Guillermo del Toro-endorsed recommendation that may just be right up your alley. We’re talking about the oddball gore-fest Brain Damage. See directly below for the beloved filmmaker’s endorsement, which comes from a Tweet he sent out a few years back.
“Film: Brain Damage by Frank Henenlotter. Brilliant exploitation comedy about substance addiction- only for dark, twisted sensibilities.”
The Pacific Rim director is not kidding when he references the film’s twisted sensibilities. It’s about a psychedelic eel-esque monster that feeds on the lead character’s brain. And that’s really just scratching the surface.
The setup for this horror comedy goes as follows:
A young man called Brian discovers a disgusting parasite has attached itself to his brain stem. He becomes addicted to the hallucinogenic euphoria it produces, but in return, he must feed it human victims.
With that added narrative context, you have a pretty good idea as to whether or not Brain Damage is the kind of film you might enjoy. If you think it could be up your alley, you’re in luck. Brain Damage is currently available to stream for free (with ads) on Tubi.
This picture is largely forgotten, but those who remember it seem to remember the film fondly. That much is apparent from its 64% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which is only exceeded by its slightly higher critical approval rating of 69%.
Cult filmmaker Frank Henenlotter wrote and directed Brain Damage. Rick Hearst, Jennifer Lowry, Gordon MacDonald, and John Zacherle topline this eccentric effort.
So, there it is, dear reader. Brain Damage, a decidedly unhinged film that director Guillermo del Toro has nothing but love for, is currently available to stream on Tubi! Will you be checking the film out? Make sure to let us know in the comments section below. And if you’ve already seen this one, let us know your take on the film itself.
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