Subsidiary | |
Industry | Film |
Founded | 2001 |
Founder | Darrin Ramage |
Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
Products | Motion pictures |
Parent | Maxim Media Marketing, Inc. |
Website | braindamagefilms |
Brain Damage Films is a US-based worldwide independent film production company and distribution company. It was founded in 2001 by Darrin Ramage. A division located in the UK was launched in September 2009.
The company distributes a variety of horror and shock exploitation movies in many formats, including DVD, Blu-Ray, and cable, satellite, and Internet video on demand.
The company's films are noted for their horror aspects and Z movie budgets. They are also known for a variety of shock/exploitation films, most notably the Traces of Death series, which was produced in response to the popularity of the Faces of Death series.
The films usually contain sexuality, nudity, gore and graphic violence, and other elements common to horror films. Founder Darrin Ramage is quoted as saying "everyone is looking for B and B: blood and boobs."
Brain Damage Films was founded in 2001 by Darrin Ramage, who claimed to have over "8 years experience in independent films to independent retailers distribution."
After producing and distributing direct-to-video horror films, including Death Factory, Hell's Highway, and The Vulture's Eye, Brain Damage Films created a fan following which continues to grow. The fans are often referred to as "Gorehounds."