The Manster
Directed by George P. Breakston and Kenneth G. Crane
Written by William J. Sheldon; story by George P. Breakston
1959/USA/Japan
Lopert Pictures Corporation/Shaw-Breakston Enterprises/United Artists of Japan/William Shelton
First viewing/Amazon Prime
[box] I love fools’ experiments. I am always making them. Charles Darwin [/box]
Something about the ultra-creepy creatures in this really got under my skin.
Dr. Robert Suzuki is experimenting on creating a new species using some kind of chemicals. Unfortunately, his idea of the next generation of homo sapiens seems to be a murderous two-headed monster/man. Or maybe he hasn’t worked out all the kinks in his plans …
At any rate, when foreign correspondent Larry Stanford comes to interview the good doctor, Suzuki spots his perfect experimental subject. He overpowers Larry with a combination of spiked liquor and femme fatale Tara, his assistant. The rest of the movie follows Larry as he goes completely off the rails.
The whole concept grabbed me and kept my attention throughout the short running time. I wouldn’t even call it a bad movie for the genre. There is action all the way through, evil Orientals, and decent special effects. Recommended for fans of cheesy sci-fi and horror. The complete film is currently available on YouTube.
Trailer
Clip – Larry sprouts a third eye
