The Brain from Planet Arous
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| The Brain from Planet Arous | |
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| Directed by | Nathan H. Juran |
| Produced by | Jacques R. Marquette |
| Written by | Ray Buffum |
| Starring | John Agar Joyce Meadows Robert Fuller |
| Music by | Walter Greene |
| Cinematography | Jacques R. Marquette |
| Distributed by | Howco International |
| Release date(s) | December 1957 |
| Running time | 70 min. |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
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The Brain from Planet Arous is a 1957 science-fiction film concerning the idea of possession. It was shown as a double-feature with Monster from Green Hell from 1958 onwards.
[edit] Plot
An outer-space terrorist from Planet Arous, a brain creature named Gor, arrives on Earth and possesses young scientist Steve March. Gor then proceeds to use his vast, destructive powers to bend the world to his will, threatening to wipe out the capital city of any nation that defies him.
Meanwhile, another Brain from Arous named Vol arrives on Earth, and explains that Gor is a wanted criminal on their world. His only weakness is the Fissure of Rolando and he is only vulnerable during one brief period when he needs to exit his host to absorb oxygen.
[edit] Legacy
Although its C Movie status gave it poor reviews upon its release, the film has since become a sci-fi classic, and has been parodied on many TV shows. One notable reference is the American TV show Malcolm in the Middle, which uses a segment of The Brain from Planet Arous as part of the opening credits.
A voice clip from the film was used in the Frank Klepacki track Brain Freeze, as part of the Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge Soundtrack. The same voice clip was used in the credits track of House of the Dead 2 (film).
A clip from the film was also used in a TV Guide ad in the late 80's.
