Braindead
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
The lawnmower finale remains the high-water mark for sheer volume of fake blood, and Peter Jackson's best joke is that his hero keeps apologizing while he does it. Between that, the custard scene and the zombie baby in the park, it's the most cheerful thing on this list. Genuinely disgusting, never once frightening.
Braindead (1992) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 104 minutes |
| Jump scares | 2/5 — on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares |
| Gore | 5/5 — extreme gore — not for the squeamish |
| Dread | 1/5 — the mood lifts as soon as the credits roll |
| Themes | the undead; graphic bodily transformation |
Braindead carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 2/5 for jump scares, 5/5 for gore and 1/5 for lingering dread, over 104 minutes. Weigh the gore first: extreme gore — not for the squeamish. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Braindead?
- On our intensity scale, Braindead rates 4/10 for jump scares and 2/10 for dread. It is on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares.
- How gory is Braindead?
- Braindead rates 10/10 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
- How long is Braindead?
- Braindead runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
- What is Braindead rated?
- Braindead has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 4/10 for jump scares, 10/10 for gore and 2/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Braindead (1992)?
- Braindead is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
