Review of The Return of Doctor X (1939) by Allan C — 17 Jul 2015
Not very good horror film is really only worth watching for what has to be the most bizarre casting of Humphrey Bogart's career as Doctor X. A reporter is investigating a string of murders that involved the victims being found drained of their rare blood type, which eventually leads to the titular Doctor X.
Bogart himself hated this film and never wanted to talk about it. His role as Doctor X was originally going to be played by Boris Karloff, so that gives you an idea of how different a role this was for Bogey and just how miscast he was, with goofy glasses and a Bride of Frankenstein-like grey streak.
Overall, this film is only worth watching as a curio in Bogart's filmography, this being his only sci-fi or horror film appearance.
This review of The Return of Doctor X (1939) was written by Allan C on 17 Jul 2015.
The Return of Doctor X has generally received mixed reviews.
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