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Brain Damage (1987)
A normal, average guy who lives in New York City becomes dependent on an evil, disembodied brain.Director: Frank Henenlotter
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director / writer / co-editor Frank Henenlotter, novelization writer Bob Martin, and independent filmmaker Scooter McCrae
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Extras:Isolated Music Score
Filmography for director Frank Henenlotter (1 page)
Theatrical Trailer (1:16) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Easter eggs:In Frank Henenlotter's filmography, highlight "Basket Case" and press enter to access a bonus trailer for "Basket Case". (1:01)
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director / writer / co-editor Frank Henenlotter, novelization writer Bob Martin, and independent filmmaker Scooter McCrae
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Extras:Isolated Music Score
Filmography for director Frank Henenlotter (1 page)
Theatrical Trailer (1:16) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes from a high-definition ("1080P/24FPS High-Definition D5 premastering") restoration.
Comes with a 4 page booklet containing liner notes by Scooter McCrae. -
Easter eggs:In Frank Henenlotter's filmography, highlight "Basket Case" and press enter to access a bonus trailer for "Basket Case". (1:01)
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray copy)
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Frank Hennenlotter & Mike Hunchback
"Listen to the Light: The Making of Brain Damage" documentary (54:10)
"Gabe Bartalos talks about...the Effects of Brain Damage" featurette (10:00)
"Animating Elmer" featurette (6:40)
"Karen Ogle: Set Photographer, Script Supervisor and Assistant Editor" featurette (4:29)
"Elmer's Turf: The NYC Locations of Brain Damage" featurette (8:48)
"Tasty Memories: A Brain Damage Obsession" featurette (10:00)
"Brain Damage Q&A with Frank Hennenlotter: Offscreen Film Festival, 13th March 2016" featurette (20:36)
Original Theatrical Trailer (1:15)
"Bygone Behemoth" (2010) (animated short film by Harry Chaskin; 1.78:1 / English LPCM 2.0 Surround) (5:08)
Isolated Score in LPCM 2.0 Mono
Image Galleries:
- Stills - 258 images (4:18)
- Behind the Scenes - 94 images (1:35)
- Ephemera - 52 images (0:52) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:First pressings come with a slipcase and a 32-page booklet with liner notes by Michael Gingold.
Limited to 1,500 copies, comes with an exclusive badge. -
Easter eggs:Play the "Tasty Memories: A Brain Damage Obsession" featurette and when you return to the menu a caption appears:
"Still hungry, eh? Here are some more delectable cuts from the Brain damage album to satiate your appetite!"
"The Band from Planet X: 'The Man with the Basket / Blowjob'" music video (2:58)
"Bull Milk: 'A Club Called Hell'" music video (3:30)
"Daiquiri: 'Movies I Like'" music video (3:20)
"Ultron Atreides: 'Terrible Purpose'" music video (3:04) -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director / writer / co-editor Frank Henenlotter, novelization writer Bob Martin, and independent filmmaker Scooter McCrae
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Extras:Lobby Card Gallery (11 pics)
Theatrical Trailer (1:16) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:NTSC > PAL conversion
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray copy)
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Frank Hennenlotter & Mike Hunchback
"Listen to the Light: The Making of Brain Damage" documentary (54:10)
"Gabe Bartalos talks about...the Effects of Brain Damage" featurette (10:00)
"Animating Elmer" featurette (6:40)
"Karen Ogle: Set Photographer, Script Supervisor and Assistant Editor" featurette (4:29)
"Elmer's Turf: The NYC Locations of Brain Damage" featurette (8:48)
"Tasty Memories: A Brain Damage Obsession" featurette (10:00)
"Brain Damage Q&A with Frank Hennenlotter: Offscreen Film Festival, 13th March 2016" featurette (20:36)
Original Theatrical Trailer (1:15)
"Bygone Behemoth" (2010) (animated short film by Harry Chaskin; 1.78:1 / English LPCM 2.0 Surround) (5:08)
Isolated Score in LPCM 2.0 Mono
Image Galleries:
- Stills - 258 images (4:18)
- Behind the Scenes - 94 images (1:35)
- Ephemera - 52 images (0:52) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc format is in NTSC.
First pressings come with a reflective slipcase and a 32-page booklet with liner notes by Michael Gingold.
Limited to 1,500 copies, comes with an exclusive badge. -
Easter eggs:Play the "Tasty Memories: A Brain Damage Obsession" featurette and when you return to the menu a caption appears:
"Still hungry, eh? Here are some more delectable cuts from the Brain damage album to satiate your appetite!"
"The Band from Planet X: 'The Man with the Basket / Blowjob'" music video (2:58)
"Bull Milk: 'A Club Called Hell'" music video (3:30)
"Daiquiri: 'Movies I Like'" music video (3:20)
"Ultron Atreides: 'Terrible Purpose'" music video (3:04) -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/UK Limited Edition (dual format) has far and away the best selection of extras including a new commentary.
Do note, the older releases (save for the US Mackinac release), have a different commentary.
The following versions of the movie are known:
- The R-Rated version,
- The BBFC18 version,
- The Unrated version.
A comparison between the R-Rated and Unrated versions is available on Movie-Censorhip.
A comparison between the BBFC18 and Unrated versions is also available on Movie-Censorhip. -
CUTS:
- R0 America- Synapse Films - No cuts. Unrated Version (85:37 NTSC).
- R0 Limited Special Edition America- Synapse Films - No cuts. Unrated Version (85:38 NTSC)
- R1 America- Mackinac Media - No cuts. Unrated Version.
- R1 Special Edition America- Arrow Films - No cuts (85:37 NTSC)
- R2 United Kingdom- Second Sight - No cuts - Unrated version with all previous cuts waived (85:42 PAL)
- R2 Limited Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - Unrated Version with all previous BBFC cuts waived (85:37 NTSC)
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Comparison added by David on 02/04/03
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 18/05/17UPDATE LOG:
11/11/10 : Addition of the US "Mackinac Media" and UK editions.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
08/05/17: Added the Arrow limited edition (UK).
18/05/17: Addition of the US Arrow release.
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