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Bela Lugosi, Beulah Bondi, Boris Karloff

Visionary scientist Janos Rukh convinces a group of scientists and supporters to mount an expedition to the African continent to locate and study an ancient meteorite of great significance. He exposes...( read more  read more... ) himself to the highly toxic radiation of the meteorite, and while an antidote devised by Dr. Benet saves him from death by radiation poisoning, his naked touch causes instant death to others. Back in London, the benefits of the meteorite's controlled radiation offer Dr. Benet an opportunity to restore eyesight to the blind. The antidote's toxicity excites Prof. Rukh into paranoid rages as he seeks revenge against the members of his expedition, who he accuses of stealing his discovery for their own glory.

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Directed by: Lambert Hillyer

Release Date: January 20, 1936

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  • codyfranklin2
    February 11, 2008
    codyfranklin2
    Interesting story and I loved Lugosi as Karloff's sidekick.
    Karloff's sidekick? FUCK YOU!
  • hugonar
    January 10, 2008
    hugonar
    Karloff and Lugosi = Want to see it
  • mkatchan
    January 7, 2008
    mkatchan
    Good thriller with both Karloff and Lugosi. Lugosi is kinda cool as the "good" guy. Kinda unique story too!

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