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The Testament Of Dr Cordelier (1959)

Posted on December 28, 2022 by lyzmadness

“I had become a free being, free of all constraints, aware that I could do whatever I wanted…” [Original title: Le Testament du Docteur Cordelier; also known as: Experiment In Evil, The Doctor’s Horrible Experiment] Director: Jean Renoir Starring: … Continue reading →

Posted in Science fiction | Tagged 1950s, André Certes, dual personality, French, Jacques Dannoville, Jean Renoir, Jean Topart, Jean-Louis Barrault, mad science, Michel Vitold, Micheline Gary, Robert Louis Stevenson, science fiction, Teddy Bilis | 2 Comments

The Corpse Vanishes (1942)

Posted on December 28, 2022 by lyzmadness

“These young girls, whether dead or alive, are being used by Lorenz, in some manner, as human guinea-pigs, to sustain his wife in a youthful state!” Director: Wallace Fox Starring: Bela Lugosi, Luana Walters, Elizabeth Russell, Tristram Coffin, Angelo … Continue reading →

Posted in Science fiction | Tagged 1940s, Angelo Rossitto, Bela Lugosi, Eddie Kane, Elizabeth Russell, Frank Moran, George Eldredge, Gerald Schnitzer, Gladys Faye, Harvey Gates, Joan Barclay, Kenneth Harlan, Luana Walters, mad science, Minerva Urecal, Monogram, Sam Robins, science fiction, Tristram Coffin, Vince Barnett, Wallace Fox | 2 Comments

The Thing With Two Heads (1972)

Posted on September 21, 2022 by lyzmadness

“Level with us, doctor: have you created a monster?” Director: Lee Frost Starring: Rosey Grier, Ray Milland, Don Marshall, Roger Perry, Chelsea Brown, Kathy Baumann, George E. Carey, Wes Bishop, Lee Frost, Rick Baker Screenplay: Lee Frost, Wes … Continue reading →

Posted in Science fiction | Tagged 1970s, AIP, blaxploitation, Chelsea Brown, Don Marshall, George E. Carey, James Gordon White, Kathy Baumann, Lee Frost, mad science, Ray Milland, Rick Baker, Roger Perry, Rosey Grier, science fiction, Wes Bishop | 5 Comments

The Lost City (1935) (Part 2)

Posted on October 13, 2021 by lyzmadness

“Science can accomplish ANYTHING!” Director: Harry Revier Starring: William “Stage” Boyd, Kane Richmond, Claudia Dell, Eddie Fetherstone, Billy Bletcher, Josef Swickard, George “Gabby” Hayes, Margot D’Use, Jerry Frank, Sam Baker, William Millman, Ralph Lewis, Milburn Morante Screenplay: Zelma … Continue reading →

Posted in Serial | Tagged 1930s, adventure, Billy Bletcher, Claudia Dell, Eddie Fetherstone, Eddie Granemann, George "Gabby" Hayes, George M. Merrick, Harry Revier, independent film, Jerry Frank, Josef Swickard, Kane Richmond, Leon D'Usseau, mad science, Margot D'Use, Milburn Morante, Perley Poore Sheehan, racist, Ralph Lewis, Robert Dillon, Sam Baker, Serial, Sherman S. Krellberg, William "Stage" Boyd, William Millman, Zelma Carroll | 6 Comments

The Lost City (1935) (Part 1)

Posted on October 11, 2021 by lyzmadness

“You are in the Lost City of the Ligurians. As you may know, the Ligurians were master-scientists. I am the last of that race—carrying on the electro-magnetic traditions of my people!” Director: Harry Revier Starring: William “Stage” Boyd, Kane … Continue reading →

Posted in Serial | Tagged 1930s, adventure, Billy Bletcher, Claudia Dell, Eddie Fetherstone, Eddie Granemann, George "Gabby" Hayes, George M. Merrick, Harry Revier, independent film, Jerry Frank, Josef Swickard, jungle, Kane Richmond, Leon D'Usseau, lost civilisation, mad science, Margot D'Use, Milburn Morante, Perley Poore Sheehan, racist, Ralph Lewis, Robert Dillon, Sam Baker, Serial, Sherman S. Krellberg, William "Stage" Boyd, William Millman, Zelma Carroll | 6 Comments

The Phantom From 10,000 Leagues (1955)

Posted on May 21, 2021 by lyzmadness

“It was being guarded by a—a sea serpent! A hideous beast that defies description!” Director: Dan Milner Starring: Kent Taylor, Cathy Downs, Michael Whalen, Rodney Bell, Philip Pine, Vivi Janiss, Helene Stanton Screenplay: Lou Rusoff, from a story by … Continue reading →

Posted in Science fiction | Tagged 1950s, AIP, Cathy Downs, Dan Milner, Dorys Lukather, Helene Stanton, Kent Taylor, Lou Rusoff, mad science, Michael Whalen, monster, mutation, Philip Pine, Rodney Bell, science fiction, Vivi Janiss | 6 Comments

The Devil-Doll (1936)

Posted on April 12, 2021 by lyzmadness

“I may not look it, Madame, but I was once a very successful banker. Three men – my partners – lied and tricked me into prison. Well—three lives are going to pay for it…” Director: Tod Browning Starring: Lionel … Continue reading →

Posted in Science fiction | Tagged 1930s, Abraham Merritt, Arthur Hohl, cross dressing, E. Allyn Warren, Frank Lawton, Garrett Fort, Grace Ford, Guy Endore, Henry B. Walthall, Lionel Barrymore, Lucy Beaumont, mad science, Maureen O’Sullivan, MGM, Pedro de Cordoba, Rafaela Ottiano, revenge, Robert Greig, science fiction, shrinking, Tod Browning | 5 Comments

The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936)

Posted on February 26, 2019 by lyzmadness

“I shall show you strange things about the mind of man…” [aka The Man Who Lived Again aka The Brainsnatcher aka Body Switch aka Dr Maniac] Director: Robert Stevenson Starring: Boris Karloff, Anna Lee, John Loder, Frank Cellier, Donald … Continue reading →

Posted in Science fiction | Tagged 1930s, Anna Lee, Boris Karloff, British, Cecil Parker, Donald Calthrop, female scientist, Frank Cellier, humour, John L. Balderston, John Loder, L. du Garde Peach, Lynn Harding, mad science, mind manipulation, prove the fools wrong, Robert Stevenson, science fiction, Sidney Gilliat | 22 Comments

The Snake Woman (1961)

Posted on November 13, 2018 by lyzmadness

“Life is such a miraculous, delicate thing. What if this poison were to upset the balance? – and instead of a normal, healthy child, ours were to be born a—a—“ [Also known as: Terror Of The Snake Woman] Director: … Continue reading →

Posted in Science fiction | Tagged 1960s, Arnold Marlé, British, Dorothy Frere, Elsie Wagstaff, Frances Bennett, Geoffrey Denton, Hugh Moxey, Jack Cunningham, John Cazabon, John McCarthy, mad science, Michael Logan, Orville H. Hampton, science fiction, Sidney J. Furie, snakes, Stevenson Lang, Susan Travers, transformation | 23 Comments

Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde (1931)

Posted on May 11, 2018 by lyzmadness

“Free! Free at last!” Director: Rouben Mamoulian Starring: Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins, Rose Hobart, Halliwell Hobbes, Holmes Herbert, Edgar Norton Screenplay: Samuel Hofferstein and Percy Heath, based upon the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson Synopsis: Dr … Continue reading →

Posted in Science fiction | Tagged 1930s, dual personality, Edgar Norton, Fredric March, Halliwell Hobbes, Holmes Herbert, mad science, Miriam Hopkins, Paramount, Percy Heath, repression, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rose Hobart, Rouben Mamoulian, Samuel Hofferstein, science fiction, sex | 13 Comments

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Tag Archives: mad science

The Testament Of Dr Cordelier (1959)

The Corpse Vanishes (1942)

The Thing With Two Heads (1972)

The Lost City (1935) (Part 2)

The Lost City (1935) (Part 1)

The Phantom From 10,000 Leagues (1955)

The Devil-Doll (1936)

The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936)

The Snake Woman (1961)

Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde (1931)

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