When it comes to Joyce Meadows’s filmography, one title consistently stands out—The Brain From Planet Arous (1957). Interestingly enough, this same movie holds a unique distinction in her career. While many actors have a clear divide between their highest and lowest rated works, in Joyce Meadows’s case, The Brain From Planet Arous (1957) is actually both her most acclaimed and her least acclaimed project. It’s a bit of a paradox, really. Over the years, critics and fans alike have had mixed feelings about the film, which might explain why it lands at both ends of the spectrum. For Joyce Meadows, this 1957 sci-fi classic remains a defining moment—whether praised or panned, it’s undeniably central to her legacy. So, when you look at Joyce Meadows’s body of work, The Brain From Planet Arous (1957) keeps coming up, again and again.