The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963)
The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963)
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Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller | Director: Roger Corman
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Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller | Director: Roger Corman
Dr. James Xavier is a world renowned scientist experimenting with human eyesight. He devises a drug, that when applied to the eyes, enables the user to see beyond the normal realm of our sight (ultraviolet rays etc.) it also gives the user the power to see through objects. Xavier tests this drug on himself, when his funding is cut off. As he continues to test the drug on himself, Xavier begins to see, not only through walls and clothes, but through the very fabric of reality!
This is one of my favorite Roger Corman flicks. Brisk pace and many surprises. Don Rickles as a ruthless carny exploiteer is one of them. Milland wears more and more ridiculous sunglasses as the movie progresses.
Seriously, this is one of Don Rickles' best performances – it shows that he could have gone in a totally different direction than he followed for most of his career (as an "insult comedian") if he had wanted to. I imagine that his appearance in the film had something to do with his contract with AIP, but I still think it's a bit of VERY inspired casting (regardless of the financial reasons that may have been behind it).
Milland is also excellent in the type of role that suits him to a T… he gets to be kind of a Dr. Frankenstein here, convinced he's doing good for humanity but making himself into a monster in the process.
A memorable story with a meaning.
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The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963)
The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963)
