Braindead (1992)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,810 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror, Comedy
Released: 1992-08-13
Runtime: 103 minutes
Overview
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.
Braindead parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Braindead (Dead Alive) is an R-rated splatter horror-comedy with extreme, graphic zombie gore.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Extremely graphic, gory zombie violence played for shock and dark comedy; reviews describe it as 'disgusting' and 'gross-out.'
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes an infidelity subplot and an attempted rape scene.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Timothy Balme as Lionel
- Diana Peñalver as Paquita
- Elizabeth Moody as Mum
- Ian Watkin as Uncle Les
- Brenda Kendall as Nurse McTavish
- Stuart Devenie as Father McGruder
- Jed Brophy as Void
- Elizabeth Brimilcombe as Zombie Mum
- Stephen Papps as Zombie McGruder
- Murray Keane as Scroat
Braindead FAQ
Is Braindead good?
Braindead has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,810 audience ratings.
Is Braindead OK for kids?
Braindead is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Braindead (Dead Alive) is an R-rated splatter horror-comedy with extreme, graphic zombie gore.
What movies are like Braindead?
If you liked Braindead, try Re-Animator, What We Do in the Shadows, Dawn of the Dead and Evil Dead II.