Review of The Invisible Ray (1936) by Ryan V — 22 Oct 2013
Dr. Janos Rukh (Boris Karloff) is an unorthodox scientist who discovers an African meteor containing an alien element. His colleague (Bela Lugosi) harnesses this element for the good of mankind, but the radiation gives Rukh a poisonous touch, an inhuman glow, and a diseased mind.
These factors turn into a killing spree when Rukh's perpetually-ignored wife (Frances Drake) abandons him. The Invisible Ray isn't exactly a masterpiece, but it's worth checking out if one likes the Universal horror films of the 1930's.
However, if one is new to Karloff/Lugosi pairings, I'd recommend the far superior Black Cat.
This review of The Invisible Ray (1936) was written by Ryan V on 22 Oct 2013.
The Invisible Ray has generally received mixed reviews.
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