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Homunculus
Movie

Homunculus(2021)

5.5
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119Minutes

Homunculus follows the story of a homeless man who agrees to undergo a dangerous medical experiment called trepanation. This procedure allows him to see people's inner psychological traumas as physical protrusions on their heads. As he navigates this surreal and disturbing world, he becomes involved with the yakuza and discovers the dark secrets of his own past.

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Trepanator
Movie

Trepanator(1992)

4.7
78Minutes

Dr. Herbert East is working in his uncle's clinic and experimenting with brain transplants.

Heartbeat in the Brain
Movie

Heartbeat in the Brain(1970)

6.5
12Minutes

Heartbeat in the Brain is a 1970 documentary film produced and directed by Amanda Feilding, an advocate of trepanation. In the film, Feilding, a 27-year-old student at the time, drills a hole in her forehead with a dentist's drill. In the documentary, surgical scenes alternate with motion studies of Feilding's pet pigeon Birdie.

The Third Eye
Movie

The Third Eye(2007)

5.9
91Minutes

Photojournalist Nika Printz is struggling to accept the mysterious death of her younger brother when she discovers his obsession with trepanation; an ancient procedure that involves drilling a hole in one's head.

The Tragic Mill
Movie

The Tragic Mill(1916)

5
48Minutes

Propaganda spy-movie, Belgian-French production, directed by Honoré and Georges Lainé. A village girl repels the advances of the miller's son, who cowardly leaves for the German army. During the war he transforms into a ruthless soldier seeking for revenge on his village. A melodramatic story as alibi for anti-German propaganda.

A Hole in the Head
Movie

A Hole in the Head(1998)

6.6
NR
54Minutes

A Hole In The Head examines the development of modern trepanation as used by people in the UK, the US, and the Netherlands for the purpose of attaining a higher level of consciousness. This procedure, used by the ancient Egyptians, Incas and others, is believed by the voluntarily trepanned to allow for renewed brain pulsations that increase brain blood volume and thereby improve brain function. Interviews regarding the history and efficacy of the procedure are also held with some of the world's most respected neurosurgeons and anthropologists.

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Brains Repaired
Movie

Brains Repaired(1911)

6.1
6Minutes

Depicts a doctor looking into his patient's brain and seeing a collection of hideous and grotesque figures.

Brainjacked
Movie

Brainjacked(2009)

5.8
NR
93Minutes

A man suffering from debilitating migraines uses trepanation to cure his condition and realize his mind’s full potential, and discovers the dark side of the ancient surgical practice. By drilling a hole into his skull, Tristan will not only realize the true potential of his mind, but also gain access to a clandestine home for runaways known as the Garden. But just when it begins to look like Tristan is on the path to enlightenment, he’s plunged into a terrifying world of eternal darkness.

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Discover a collection of movies and TV shows that explore the intriguing theme of trepanation. Dive into the narratives that delve into the ancient practice of drilling holes in the skull, uncovering the mysterious and sometimes controversial motives behind it. From historical dramas to mind-bending thrillers, immerse yourself in the world of trepanation and explore the depths of human curiosity.

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