The read
Every source lands within 8 points of the others. It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Brian comes under the addictive spell of a parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in its hosts.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic61/100
318 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank HenenlotterDirector
- Frank HenenlotterWriter
Cast
- Rick HearstBrian
- Gordon MacDonaldMike
- Jennifer LowryBarbara
- John ZacherleAylmer (voice)
- Theo BarnesMorris
- Lucille Saint-PeterMartha
- Vicki DarnellBlonde in Hell
- Joseph GonzalezGuy in Shower
- Bradlee RhodesNight Watchman
- Michael BishopToilet Victim
- Beverly BonnerNeighbor
- Ari M. RoussimoffBiker
Stills
Themes
hallucinationaddictionfaustpublic restroomparasitewithdrawalhighsubway trainmetaphorfaustian pact1980shookup