Creature with the Atom Brain 1955
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56 Reviews
55%
Gummy
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SplatMurders, with victims dying from spines broken by brute strength, erupt in the city and the killers, when encountered, walk away unharmed by police bullets which strike them. A police doctor's investigation of the deaths leads to the discovery of an army of dead criminal musclemen restored to life, remotely controlled by a vengeful former crime boss and a former Nazi scientist, from the latter's laboratory hidden in the suburbs.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Dr. Chet Walker
as Capt. Dave Harris
as Frank Buchanan
as Dr. Wilhelm Steigg
as Joyce Walker
as Penny Walker
as Chief Camden
as Dist. Atty. MacGraw
as Mayor Bremer
as Reporter #1
Director:
Writer:
Curt Siodmak
Stars:
Richard Denning, S. John Launer, Michael Granger, Gregory Gaye, Angela Stevens, Linda Bennett, Charles Evans, Tristram Coffin, Pierre Watkin, Harry Lauter,
Genres:
Science Fiction,Horror
Release Date:
1955 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
69 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
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!
Cast & Crew of
Creature with the Atom Brain
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Dr. Chet Walker
as Capt. Dave Harris
as Frank Buchanan
as Dr. Wilhelm Steigg
as Joyce Walker
as Penny Walker
as Chief Camden
as Dist. Atty. MacGraw
as Mayor Bremer
as Reporter #1
as Reporter #2
as Tom Dunn (uncredited)
as Dr. Kenneth C. Norton (uncredited)
as Jason Franchot (uncredited)
as Gen. Saunders (uncredited)
as Lester Banning (uncredited)
as Dick Cutting, Radio Broadcaster (uncredited)
as Gambling Casino Employee (uncredited)
as Willard Pearce (uncredited)
as Tom, Policeman (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Police Officer (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Pilot (uncredited)
as Creature Who Calls Camden (uncredited)
as Creature (uncredited)
as Creature (uncredited)
as Creature (uncredited)
as Creature Vernon Dunn (uncredited)
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