Brain on Fire 2017
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SplatSusannah Cahalan, an up-and-coming journalist at the New York Post becomes plagued by voices in her head and seizures, causing a rapid descent into insanity.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Susannah Cahalan
as Stephen Grywalski
as Tom Cahalan
as Rhona Nack
as Margo
as Richard
as Allen
as Giselle
as Senator
as Dr. Najjar
Director:
Writer:
Susannah Cahalan, Gerard Barrett
Stars:
Chloë Grace Moretz, Thomas Mann, Richard Armitage, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jenny Slate, Tyler Perry, Alex Zahara, Jenn MacLean-Angus, Ken Tremblett, Navid Negahban,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2017 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
88 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
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Brain on Fire
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Susannah Cahalan
as Stephen Grywalski
as Tom Cahalan
as Rhona Nack
as Margo
as Richard
as Allen
as Giselle
as Senator
as Dr. Najjar
as Dr. Ryan
as Dr. Khan
as Dr. Siskin
as Dr. Samson
as Dr. Han
as EEG Tech
as Intern
as Publicist
as Young Nurse
as Young Waitress
as Woman
as Guy
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