Summary
A scientist takes the brain of dead man and revives it via electrodes as it lays suspended in a tank of liquid. Soon, the brain grows to possess enormous psychic powers and inflicts its personality upon the doctor who saved it, creating a "Jekyll and Hyde" paradigm.
Good for
- Friends night
- Party vibe
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 45Audiences 48GoodWatch 49
Tomatometer45%
IMDb5.9
Audience score37%
Running time
1 h 23 min
Shorter than most sci-fi movies, −16 min on the typical 99
typical 9983Half of all sci-fi movies run 90–112 min.
Reach
Streams in 3 countries, rent or buy in 28 more
Released
1953
September 30, 1953
73 years ago
Genres
Science FictionHorrorThrillerLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 14 more19 people
- Lew AyresDr. Patrick J. Cory
- Nancy ReaganJanice Cory
- Gene EvansDr. Frank Schratt
- Steve BrodieHerbie Yocum
- Tom PowersDonovan's Washington Advisor
- Lisa HowardChloe Donovan
- James AndersonChief Tuttle
- Victor SutherlandNathaniel Fuller
Michael ColganTom Donovan
Peter AdamsMr. Webster
Harlan WardeTreasury Agent Brooke
Shimen RuskinTailor
John HamiltonMr. McNish (uncredited)
Don BrodieDetective Who Follows Dr. Cory from Hotel (uncredited)- SKStapleton KentW. J. Higgins (uncredited)
Frank McLureMan leaving Fuller's Office (uncredited)- WCWilliam CottrellDr. Crane (uncredited)
Max WagnerStation Agent (uncredited)
Sam HarrisMan leaving Fuller's Office (uncredited)
Directing · 3
- Felix E. Feist Director, Screenplay
- Mary Chaffee Script Supervisor
- Jack R. Berne Assistant Director
Writing · 2
- Curt Siodmak Novel
- Hugh Brooke Adaptation
Production · 3
- Tom Gries Producer
- Herbert L. Strock Production Assistant, Editor
- Ben Chapman Production Supervisor
Camera · 1
- Joseph F. Biroc Director of Photography
Sound · 3
- Eddie Dunstedter Original Music Composer, Conductor
- Earl Snyder Sound Mixer
- Bill Naylor Sound Effects Editor
Art · 2
- Boris Leven Production Design
- Edward G. Boyle Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Ruby Felker Hairstylist
- Terry Miles Makeup Artist
- Chuck Keehne Wardrobe Master
Other crew · 1
- Harry Redmond Jr. Special Effects
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