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Braindead

(1992)
7.5 PixlRun
Some things won't stay down... even after they die.
Country New Zealand
Original language English
Runtime 1h 43min
Premiere 1992-08-13
Box office $242,623 worldwide gross
MPAA rating R
Director Peter Jackson
Cinematography Murray Milne
Editor Jamie Selkirk
Producers Jim Booth
Production WingNut Films · New Zealand Film Commission · Avalon/NFU Studios

All cast & crew

Cinematography
Murray Milne
Editor
Jamie Selkirk
Producers
Jim Booth

Photos

Awards summary

14 wins & 7 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Braindead?
Peter Jackson directed Braindead in 1992.
What is the IMDb rating?
Braindead has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 107,982 votes.
How long is Braindead?
Braindead has a runtime of 1h 43min (103 minutes).
How much did Braindead earn at the box office?
Braindead earned $242,623 worldwide.

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