Summary
A scientific experiment involving subjecting a corpse to an extreme charge of electricity accidentally revives an executed criminal and makes him impervious to harm, allowing him to seek revenge on his former partners, and deal similarly with anyone else who gets in his way.
Good for
- Teens
- Background watch
- Drop-in friendly
Where to watch
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 12 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 crime movies, −34 min on the typical 106
typical 10672Half of all crime movies run 95–120 min.
Reach
Streams in 138 countries
+128
Released
1956
March 24, 1956
70 years ago
Genres
CrimeHorrorScience FictionLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- 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
AdultsSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
21 of 21
Lon Chaney Jr.Charles "Butcher" Benton
Max ShowalterLt. Richard Chasen
Marian CarrEva Martin
Stuart RandallCapt. John Lauder
Ross ElliottPaul Lowe
Ken TerrellJoe Marcelli- MPMarvin Press"Squeamy" Ellis (uncredited)
Robert ShayneDr. Bradshaw
Joe FlynnBradshaw's Assistant
Robert FoulkHarry
Peggy MaleyFrancine- RERoy EngleDesk Sergeant
Eddie Marr"Carney"
Marjorie StappJimmy's Girl- MBMadge BennettDrunken Frump
Dorothy FordTall Stripper- MCMadge ClevelandWitness to Ellis's Death
- RGRita GreeneCarney's Girl
Lyle LatellPolice Sergeant (uncredited)- RCRussell CusterPolice Officer (uncredited)
- FRFred RapportObserver at Crime Scene (uncredited)
Directing · 1
- Jack Pollexfen Director, Producer
Writing · 2
- Sue Dwiggins Screenplay
- Vy Russell Screenplay
Production · 1
- Chris Beute Production Manager
Camera · 1
- John L. Russell Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Fred R. Feitshans Jr. Editor
Sound · 1
- Albert Glasser Music
Art · 1
- Theobold Holsopple Art Direction
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