Review of The Invisible Ray (1936) by Scott S — 18 Apr 2009
The Invisible Ray (1936) -- [6.0] -- Not a bad little sci-fi/adventure movie for its time, "The Invisible Ray" is probably one of the best pairings of Karloff and Lugosi. Both men have given better performances in other movies, but when cast together, the result is usually dreadful (in a bad way).
This outing is a little more sophisticated than the others. From England to Africa to Paris, I like that this movie is always on the move. Karloff's transformation from passionate scientist to a killer seeking revenge is well plotted, and since no one is painted as a true villain, you feel for both the killer and his victims.
The blind mother is an interesting character put to good use, and the movie is paced well, getting more frenetic with each reel. Franz Waxman's music, one of the earliest usages of 'theme' in film scores, is also top-notch.
This review of The Invisible Ray (1936) was written by Scott S on 18 Apr 2009.
The Invisible Ray has generally received mixed reviews.
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