Review of Brain Damage (1988) by Francisco G — 15 Jun 2013

A twisted and funny B-movie. Brain Damage is filled with gore and over the top horror moments.

This review of Brain Damage (1988) was written by Francisco G on 15 Jun 2013.

Brain Damage has generally received positive reviews.

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A little talking Penis Monster Sucks Brain From Stupid Idiot Actors Heads Bored me until I Stopped it…

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By Joshua M (939) on 27 Jun 2015

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