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On this day in 1941 (in the U.S.), audiences were treated to the Man Made Monster! Directed by George Waggner from a story by Harry Essex, Sid Schwartz, and Len Golos, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Lionel Atwill, Lon Chaney Jr, Anne Nagel, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mad scientist turns a man into an electrically-controlled monster to do his bidding."
-- EZ
On this day in 1941 (in the U.S.), audiences were treated to the Man Made Monster! Directed by George Waggner from a story by Harry Essex, Sid Schwartz, and Len Golos, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Lionel Atwill, Lon Chaney Jr, Anne Nagel, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mad scientist turns a man into an electrically-controlled monster to do his bidding."
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Man-Made Monster (1941) is a Universal B-horror sci-fi film, notable for being Lon Chaney Jr.'s first major horror role before The Wolf Man. It follows Dan McCormick (Chaney), a carnival "Electric Man" who becomes a murderous, glowing, electrically-charged zombie controlled by a mad scientist, Dr. Rigas (Lionel Atwill).
The film is generally characterized by strong performances from Atwill and a "tragic" portrayal by Chaney, despite being a lower-budget production.
Man-Made Monster (1941) is a Universal B-horror sci-fi film, notable for being Lon Chaney Jr.'s first major horror role before The Wolf Man. It follows Dan McCormick (Chaney), a carnival "Electric Man" who becomes a murderous, glowing, electrically-charged zombie controlled by a mad scientist, Dr. Rigas (Lionel Atwill).
- Plot: After surviving a bus crash into high-voltage lines, McCormick is studied by Dr. Rigas, who boosts his electricity immunity into a deadly dependency.
- The Transformation: McCormick is turned into an obedient, glowing, "super-charged" creature who kills by touch.
- The Climax: After murdering a colleague, McCormick is tried and convicted, surviving the electric chair, escaping, and eventually dying after a fence rips his protective suit, causing his electricity to drain.
- Impact: The film is considered a significant stepping stone for Lon Chaney Jr. in becoming a Universal monster icon.
- Alternative Titles: The film was released under different titles, including The Electric Man, The Mysterious Dr. R, and The Atomic Monster.
The film is generally characterized by strong performances from Atwill and a "tragic" portrayal by Chaney, despite being a lower-budget production.
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