Doctor X
Doctor X

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Doctor X

1932
Movie
76 min
English

A wisecracking New York reporter intrudes on a research scientist's quest to unmask The Moon Killer.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Director: Michael CurtizGenres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A concerned doctor investigates a series of gruesome murders plaguing a medical facility, where victims are found mauled by a creature resembling a werewolf. As the investigation progresses, suspicion falls on the facility's own doctors, particularly the mysterious Dr. Xavier, who seems to be hiding a dark secret. The film blends elements of mad science and classic horror tropes as the doctor races against time to uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Doctor X was a notable early sound horror film, praised for its atmosphere and technical achievements, including its two-strip Technicolor process, though its plot and scientific elements were sometimes seen as melodramatic. It's considered a significant entry in the pre-Code horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative use of early color technology.

  • Appreciated for its suspenseful atmosphere and unsettling horror elements.

  • The plot's reliance on melodrama and somewhat far-fetched science was a common critique.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this classic film.

Fun Fact

Doctor X was one of the first films to use the two-strip Technicolor process, giving it a distinctive, albeit limited, color palette for its time.

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