Brain Damage is about a guy named Brian who comes in contact with a blue snake like parasite named Aylmer. Aylmer attaches himself to Brian’s neck and injects him with an unknown drug that gives Brian very satisfying hallucinations. In exchange for the drug Brian must help Aylmer kill other people so he can feed on their brains. Eventually Brian tries to quit his addiction but his efforts are fruitless and he comes back to Aylmer.
I cannot stress enough how great this movie really is. It has humor, gore and a wonderfully strange plot. There are numerous memorable scenes especially one involving Brian literally losing his mind. The parasite Aylmer is hilarious and steals the show. The scenes of Brian hallucinating are filled with vibrant colors and are very well done. However there is one thing in particular about this movie that makes it stand out from others in its category it has a real message. Although the movie is disgusting and violent it carries an anti-drug message through the whole thing. It shows the stages of an addict from the pleasurable first experience to the miserable withdrawal stages and also relapse. It also comments on the lengths that addicts will go to support their addiction and get high.
I highly recommend this movie and suggest that if you have not seen it do your best to find a copy its really worth it.
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