The Invisible Ray
The Invisible Ray

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Visionary scientist Janos Rukh convinces a group of scientists and supporters to mount an expedition to the African continent to locate and study an ancient meteorite of great significance. He exposes himself to the highly toxic radiation of the meteorite, and while an antidote devised by Dr. Benet saves him from death by radiation poisoning, his naked touch causes instant death to others. Back in London, the benefits of the meteorite's controlled radiation offer Dr. Benet an... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Invisible Ray:

Boris Karloff
Bela Lugosi
Frank Lawton
Frances Drake
Violet Kemble Cooper
Beulah Bondi

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Visionary scientist Janos Rukh convinces a group of scientists and supporters to mount an expedition to the African continent to locate and study an ancient meteorite of great significance. He exposes himself to the highly toxic radiation of the meteorite, and while an antidote devised by Dr. Benet saves him from death by radiation poisoning, his naked touch causes instant death to others. Back in London, the benefits of the meteorite's controlled radiation offer Dr. Benet an opportunity to restore eyesight to the blind. The antidote's toxicity excites Prof. Rukh into paranoid rages as he seeks revenge against the members of his expedition, who he accuses of stealing his discovery for their own glory.

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Kansas City Kansan - 9/10 by Steve CrumLesser of Lugosi-Karloff pairings, still not bad
New York Times - 7/10 by Frank S. NugentAs the story unreels, you realize that this is just another case of a man's manager bringing him along too fast. It is no wonder Karloff's mind cracks under the strain.
User Review - 10/10 by Tristan PIncredibly unique, fascinating Universal classic that feels at once like a 20s UFA film and a 50s sci fi programmer. The best acting in the film is done by Bela Lugosi.
User Review - 10/10 by Private UI've been going through an old Karloff movie phase. This is one of his lesser known, but better flicks. Karloff is a scientist who discovers a new element. Unfortunately, it effects him in a bad way. His very touch results in death. Bela Lugosi is on hand (sporting a jaunty goatee) as a sympathetic scientist who tries to help Karloff. This is pure, grade A1 horror hoke. Tons of fun.
User Review - 10/10 by Drew YFeeling betrayed by the other scientists, Boris Karloff's character vows revenge against them for stealing his incredible discovery. Die, Bela Lugosi, die. Of course, the film's a bit cliched and typical for Universal Pictures (the young couple obviously and without no doubt are the only ones who survive) but it's amusing and wickedly entertaining. This is probably my most favorite among the Boris Karloff/Bela Lugosi films. And there should be no debate about who is the king of B-movies, sci-fi films, and horror films between them; of course, it's Boris Karloff.
User Review - 8/10 by Mark WAnother great Universal classic with Karloff playing an incredible fronting role! Of the several Karloff and Lugosi combination films this probably takes the top spot for me! The "science-y"portion of the film presents a rather strange set of ideas, but overall it's an interesting watch... However I'll never understand how no-one ever managed to discover where the meteor crashed until Dr Janos Rukh got involved!
User Review - 8/10 by Tristan DA first rate science fiction thriller. The effects work of John Fulton plays with an eerie beauty agaisnt the mostly gothic backdrop and the performances of Karloff and Lugosi are just brilliant. It's fun seeing Boris fall into madness while Lugosi plays against type as a heroic figure. Frances Drake is also stunning. Edge of your seat entertainment from start to finish with a spot of poetry.
User Review - 6/10 by cody fInteresting story and I loved Lugosi as Karloff's sidekick. Karloff's sidekick? FUCK YOU!
User Review - 6/10 by Daniel WScientist Boris Karloff should know better than to go messing around with newly found radioactive elements in deepest Africa. But, as any mad scientist he just has to make a giant ray gun. Better yet, he develops his own radioactive powers that make his skin glow, with a horrible side effect...death to anyone he touches. I enjoyed this one, with its over-the-top mannerisms and story. Memorable moments.
User Review - 6/10 by Scott SThe 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.

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