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directed by Felix
E. Feist
USA 19
Hey isn't that Nancy Regan? This film is far better
than you might initially expect. It actually encouraged weak imitators like
The Brain that Wouldn't
Die. It has all the fun qualities of a
50's Drive-In flick with elements of
Film Noir
sprinkled in. Lew Ayres is no Olivier, but gets the job done here in this
version of Curt Siodmak's novel about a basically honorable scientist who
tinkers with the brain of a ruthless dead millionaire (Donovan). Consumed with
the experimentation value he illegally keeps the brain alive in a (fish) tank.
Through ESP, Donovan manages to impose his powerful will on the scientist, and
uses him to advance his persona and plot the demise of his old enemies. I have a
noted soft-spot for these films, but I am telling you that this one is not 'good
because its bad' its simply good.
out of
Posters
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Theatrical Release: September 30th, 1953
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DVD Review: MGM - Region 1 - NTSC
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| Distribution | MGM - Region 1- NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:23:33 | |
| Video | 1.33:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 6.8 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Audio | English (Dolby Digital 2.0), DUB: Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
| Subtitles | French, Spanish, None | |
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Release Information: Edition Details: • Trailer
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This isn't too
bad - many of these MGM 'Midnite Movies'
seem to be of acceptable
quality. No tinkering or manipulations and I see a bit of film grain. No
English subtitles, but French and Spanish and a Spanish DUB are offered.
Black levels are a little light, but contrast otherwise is okay. I can't
imagine this film ever getting restored so as long as the source print
has not been monkeyed with, we have a decent image. No extras, but I
can't surmise what they could have included unless asking one of my
colleagues to write an essay in the liner notes or something. Humorous
seeing the future Mrs. Reagan - another prime cinema genre example of
those pulpy drive-in films that are very reasonably priced. Why wouldn't
you want to own this? I watch it twice a year.
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