Born in 1919 in Ejutla de Crespo, Oaxaca, Mexico, Luis Aragón made his mark as an actor in the realm of cult cinema. He appears in The Brainiac (1962), where he embodies a character entangled in a chilling tale of revenge and supernatural horror. Aragón's work in this film showcases the blend of science fiction and horror that defined many Mexican genre films of the era. His contributions to the genre remain a point of interest for fans of cult and exploitation cinema.
The Brainiac
In Mexico City in 1661, Baron Vitelius d'Estera is condemned by the Inquisition and sentenced to be burned at the stake. As this sentence is carried out, the Baron promises that he will return with the next passage of a comet (visible over the scene of the execution), and slay the descendants of his accusers. Thus in Mexico City in 1961, the promised comet returns, carrying with it Baron Vitelius, who takes advantage of his considerable abilities as a sorcerer to carry out his threat: he is able to change at will into the hairy monster of the title in order to suck out the brains of his victims with a long forked tongue; furthermore, he has strong hypnotic capabilities and is able to render his enemies motionless or force them to act against their wills.
