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Man Made Monster

starring: Lionel Atwill, Lon Chaney Jr., Anne Nagel, Frank Albertson, Samuel S. Hinds
directed by: George Waggner

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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786303129143
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6303129145
Label: Universal Studios
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Release Date: September 16, 1997
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: March 28, 1941

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- A FORGOTTEN NEAR CLASSIC! THIS IS AVAILABLE ON DVD!
'Man Made Monster' is one of those little talked about gems from the Universal archives. Lon Chaney Jr. does what he does best and plays another very unfortunate soul who gets the short end of the stick. This is a good solid reworking of the Frankenstein idea with and few changes here and there. Chaney Jr. will never be remembered for being the brilliant actor his father was as in this film, his acting skills are good, but there as subtle as a heart attack as he goes from "happy go lucky all around ... Read More

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- Underrated Chaney Vehicle
One of Lon Chaney Jr.'s best horror vehicles, "Man Made Monster" (1941) holds up surprisingly well for a B-movie quickie. Clocking in at 59 minutes, the film benefits from Chaney's sympathetic portrayal of the electrically-charged "Dynamo Dan." Lionel Atwill lends effective "mad doctor" support and director George Waggner keeps the proceedings moving at a good clip. It's an underrated Universal chiller worth seeking out.

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- Universal Studios Horror Tale With Tragic Lead Character
Universal Studios, long considered the leaders in Hollywood horror story telling had this genre almost to themselves in the 1940's and with the war in Europe looming closer the demand for escapist entertainment based on tales of mystery, horror and suspense became immense. In among the werewolfs, mummies and Frankenstein monsters, they created some stories that really stood on their own and 1941's "Man Made Monster", was one such effort. It has a most interesting premise that while containing the usual ... Read More

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- A True Horror Classic
Chaney plays a man who is immune to electricity. He is turned into a monster by a mad doctor and goes on a rampage escaping from prison and killing the Doctor and the prison wardon. A great movie for halloween

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- Classic 1940s horror/thriller
Man Made Monster is an excellent example of Universal Studios' work during the 1940s. This neat little B picture has great mood and art design, some good special effects, and excellent performances by Lon Chaney Jr. in another of his sympathetic parts, and Lionel Atwill playing another of his (almost) over-the-top mad doctor roles. Highly recommended.

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