Brain Damage

[pwrslave]

Never seen this flick. Worth buying? Also, which version should I purchase, the one with the silver frame around the cover or without?

Thanks

[Mortis]

Brain Damage rocks. Go for the silver.

[speanroc]

pick this up, now , what???? u haven't left yet?

[Number Six]

It pretty much rules! I prefer it over Basket Case, truth be told.

[Katatonia]

It pretty much rules! I prefer it over Basket Case, truth be told.

Same here! Basket Case is a real oddity for me. I enjoy it for what it is, but I really don't have a desire to own it. I actually did own it once, but I traded it in and have honestly never felt like re-buying the damned thing. Don't ask me why, it must be a buried subconscious thing. :eek1:

[pwrslave]

I have never seen either of these, Basket Case just seems like a dumb idea of a movie, IMO. Am I missing something. I really can't state an opinion, as I have never seen it, but the premise seems idiotic.

[KillerCannabis]

I fucking LOVE Basket Case. First time I watched it I couldn't get enough of it. Amazon still has the OOP anniversary edition for only $17.99. I'd jump on that asap if I were you.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000094J72/qid=1144696132/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-7428874-8986540?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=130

[pwrslave]

If I were to get a copy of Basket Case, is there a particular version I should get? The above link is for Brain Damage, with the silver border. I will have to find some cash somewhere to pick that sucker up...

[MorallySound]

Get the Brain Damage DVD with the silver border. That movie rules. And pick up the Special Edition of Basket Case, hot damn do I love Basket Case. So much so that I have a Basket Case hoodie.

[pwrslave]

No shit, that good huh? Guess my credit card will continue to be in pain...

Is that the name of the Basket Case DVD just SE? Is it double disc, anything, I don't want to buy the wrong one.

[MorallySound]

http://home.cogeco.ca/~tcrosgrey/Basket%20Case_DVD.jpg
Buy this one!

[pwrslave]

Thanks!

[pwrslave]

Just ordered both of them...hehe!

[X-human]

Alright, after having seen Basket Case and Frankenhooker with mild bemusement I watched Brain Damage and pretty early on I said to myself, "Why didn't anyone ever tell me about this?"

Now this isn't going to win film of the year or anything, but none the less impressed me in a way I don't think any other film ever has. There's this pitch perfect black humor to it. A certain understated brilliance; like a Twilight Zone from Hell.

Maybe it was my "meh" expectations going in, or too much PBR on an empty stomach. But I've become very jealous of Henenlotter for making this.

[The Chaostar]

A great film in every possible way.

[shape22]

Brain Damage is a damn good movie--much more polished than Basket Case or Frankenhooker. Even if you don't like either of them (for the record, I do) you should check out Brain Damage. It still features some over-the-top signature Henenlotter moments. But there's a lot of wit on display.

[vampyr789]

yea Brain Damage is kickass :) i never really got into Basket Case...i remember selling it a while back. i may buy it back from Movie Trading Company and give it another spin...

[HoldenMcNeil]

The last movies I watched on Halloween were the Basket Case Trilogy and Brain Damage.

First time I watched Brain Damage was on a really old vhs tape that I bought at a garage sale and absolutely loved it. The audio on the dvd is great also.

[Myron Breck]

I love all of Henenlotter's films; if you have a sense of humor, you're likely to love them. BTW, what's the difference between the Silver and non-Silver BRAIN DAMAGEs?

[shape22]

I've owned both. I'm pretty sure I upgraded solely because the newer disc has anamorphic enhancement. The older one didn't.

[HAEMORRHAGE]

Frank Hennenlotter has provided me with hours of entertainment. Brain Damage, Basket Case, Frankenhooker, all good stuff.

[fattyjoe37]

This is my favorite Henenlotter film. I saw it nearly 10 years ago and thought it was just ok, but after rewatching it a few days ago I can say it definitely improves on repeated viewings.