Brain on Fire: True Story of Susannah Cahalan’s Battle With Rare Autoimmune Disease

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Chloë Grace Moretz’s 2016 biographical drama film, Brain on Fire, is based on Susannah Cahalan’s memoir of the same name.

Chloë Grace Moretz graced the premiere wearing a captivating Miu Miu gown that featured a plunging neckline and was adorned with exquisite metallic brocade fabricChloë Grace Moretz graced the premiere wearing a captivating Miu Miu gown that featured a plunging neckline and was adorned with exquisite metallic brocade fabric (Credit: Euan Cherry / WENN / Jaime Espinoza)

Available on Amazon, the 2012 New York Times best-selling autobiography Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness tells the story of her battle with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

This rare autoimmune disease causes inflammation in the brain.

Chloë Grace Moretz skillfully accessorized her look with silver platform heels that added a touch of sophisticationChloë Grace Moretz skillfully accessorized her look with silver platform heels that added a touch of sophistication (Credit: Euan Cherry / WENN / Jaime Espinoza)

The film also stars Jenny Slate, Thomas Mann, Richard Armitage, and Carrie-Anne Moss. Gerard Barrett directed the biographical drama film that was not a critical or commercial success.

It received negative reviews from critics, who criticized the film’s pacing, editing, and the performances of the cast.

Chloë Grace Moretz captivated everyone with her appearance in an exquisite Miu Miu gown, adorned in the most enchanting shade of soft yellowChloë Grace Moretz captivated everyone with her appearance in an exquisite Miu Miu gown, adorned in the most enchanting shade of soft yellow (Credit: Euan Cherry / WENN / Jaime Espinoza)

Dakota Fanning, slated to portray Cahalan, exited the project in June 2015 due to scheduling constraints, leading to Chloë Grace Moretz taking on the lead role in her stead.

hloë Grace Moretz exuded stunning elegance in a radiant gold ensemble at the premiere of “Brain on Fire” Chloë Grace Moretz exuded stunning elegance in a radiant gold ensemble at the premiere of “Brain on Fire” for the annual Toronto Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 17, 2016 (Credit: Euan Cherry / WENN / Jaime Espinoza)

For the premiere of her movie at the Toronto Film Festival, she opted for a yellow Miu Miu gown that featured a plunging and bejeweled neckline.

The Kick-Ass actress coupled her detailed dress with a simple pair of silver sandals.

Chloe Grace Moretz and Susannah Cahalan, the real-life inspiration for her role in "Brain on Fire," pose together at the film's premiere at the Toronto Film FestivalChloe Grace Moretz and Susannah Cahalan, the real-life inspiration for her role in “Brain on Fire,” pose together at the film’s premiere at the Toronto Film Festival (Credit: Euan Cherry / WENN / Jaime Espinoza)

Chloe Grace Moretz and Susannah Cahalan posed together for photos on the red carpet.

Chloe Grace Moretz and Susannah Cahalan reunited at the premiere of "Brain on Fire," the film based on Cahalan's memoir about her battle with a rare autoimmune disease Chloe Grace Moretz and Susannah Cahalan reunited at the premiere of “Brain on Fire,” the film based on Cahalan’s memoir about her battle with a rare autoimmune disease (Credit: Euan Cherry / WENN / Jaime Espinoza)

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