Creature with the Atom Brain story

movie: Creature with the Atom Brain (1955) · 1955-07-01

An American gangster forces a mad scientist to create zombies by resurrecting corpses through atomic radiation in order to help him exact revenge on his enemies.

11 total · 5 major · 6 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
human vs. monster major Dr. Chet Walker risked life and limb to put an end to Buchanan's atomic-powered, radio-controlled zombies' killing spree.
nuclear proliferation major We are shown that atomic research can be directed toward the nefarious end of creating radio-controlled, atomic powered zombies.
revival long after death major Ex-Nazi scientist Wilhelm Steigg reanimated the dead using atomic power.
the desire for vengeance major Gangster boss Frank Buchanan wishes to use radio-controlled, atomic powered zombies to get revenge on his enemies.
zombie major Chet Walker and the police took on some atomic zombies.
father and daughter minor Joyce Walker and Penny Walker.
husband and wife minor Chet Walker and Joyce Walker.
mother and daughter minor Chet Walker and Penny Walker.
nuclear fission power minor Ex-Nazi scientist Wilhelm Steigg reanimated the dead using atomic power.
romantic love minor Chet Walker and Joyce Walker.