The Brain from Planet Arous (1957) Special Edition Blu-ray & DVD Review
Get ready for planet Earth to be overtaken by a criminal brain from outer space! When Gor, an evil brain from planet Arous, inhabits the body of scientist Steve March (Agar), his intention is nothing less than world domination. Lucky for Earth, another intergalactic brain, Val, offers to assist March’s wife, Sally (Meadows), in stopping the madness. How does Val intend to help? By inhabiting Sally’s dog!
The special edition Blu-ray and DVD release will feature a stunning 4K transfer, including two versions of the film, presented in its original 1.85 theatrically released format and in 1.33:1 full frame format. Included in the bonus features will be exclusive commentary with original THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS star, Joyce Meadows!
A great example of cut-rate, sci-fi from the 1950s, this stars B-movie favourite John Agar (THE MOLE PEOPLE, REVENGE OF THE CREATURE) and Joyce Meadows (THE CHRISTINE JORGENSON STORY, THE GIRL lN LOVERS LANE) and was directed by Nathan Juran, a master of the genre who helmed such classics as THE DEADLY MANTIS (1957), ATTACK OF THE 50-FOOT WOMAN (1958) and THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD (1958).
Directed by Nathan H. Juran, as “Nathan Hertz” and written by Ray Buffum, THE BRAIN OF AROUS first appeared as a double feature in 1958 with TEENAGE MONSTER. This independently made B movie sci-fi cult classic is a must-see, its camp, absurd and has dialogue to die for! It also occasionally feels very wrong – the ‘casual’ dismissal by a father when hearing that his daughter was roughed up by her fella – but otherwise there’s much to delight in, it’s unintentionally farcical and is an absolute must for any B-movie fan’s film collection.
BONUS FEATURES: Full-colour booklet with original essay by author/historian Tom Weaver; full commentary track by historians Tom Weaver, David Schecter, Larry Blamire and THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS star Joyce Meadows; THE MAN BEFORE THE BRAIN: Director Nathan Juran and THE MAN BEHIND THE BRAIN: THE WORLD OF NATHAN JURAN, both original Ballyhoo Motion Pictures productions; restored film presented in its original 1.85 theatrically released format and in 1.33:1 full-frame format; and a special, all new, introduction by star Joyce Meadows.
THE BRAIN FFROM PLANET AROUS will be available on Blu-ray ($29.95) and DVD ($19.95) June 21 or fans can secure a copy by pre-ordering now at:
https://www.thefilmdetective.com/arous