Brain Damage
Directed by Frank Henenlotter
Meet Elmer. He’s your local, friendly parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in his hosts. But these LSD-like trips come with a hefty price tag. When young Brian comes under Elmer’s addictive spell, it’s not long before he finds himself scouring the city streets in search of his parasite’s preferred food source – brains!
Meet Elmer. He’s your local, friendly parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in his hosts.
Cast: Rick Hearst, Gordon MacDonald, Jennyfer Lowry
Member Reviews
Incredibly 80s in the best way. This movie said don't do drugs but especially don't do weird blue alien drugs.
What a wonderfully bizarre take on addiction. Pure 80s from the effects to the soundtrack, and a fun ride.
A great metaphor for addiction though the ending is weird as fuck.
Nice.
Everything from the lead actor's performance to the score to gory practical FX to the late-80s NYC location filming is on point and I just really enjoyed this a lot.