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Donovan's Brain (1953)

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Summary: Yet another version of Curt Siodmak's novel about an honest scientist who keeps the brain of a ruthless dead millionaire (Donovan) alive in a tank. Donovan manages to impose his powerful will on the scientist, and uses him to murder his enemies. (imdb)

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Genres: Sci-fi, Horror

Country: USA

Directed By: Felix E. Feist

Written By: Curt Siodmak, Hugh Brooke

Starring: Tom Powers, Steve Brodie, Lew Ayres, Gene Evans, Nancy Davis, Lisa Howard

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TCI	User	Score
na	billkerwin	70	T₂
This conceptually interesting mixture of sci-fi and noir, competently acted and directed, just misses rising above the ordinary. Points of interest: 1) Nancy Davis (later Reagan) practicing her adoring wife look on her mad scientist husband, 2) a nice thematic use of lightning as life-taking, rather than life-giving, for the monster, and 3) a fine Jekyll and Hyde performance from Lew Ayres. Minus: the sinister floating brain looks really stupid and silly.
na	CMQuinn	10	T₁
na	rottentomat	50	T₄
na	imdb	58	T₄
na	Stain	60	T₅
Competent and watchable but kind of ordinary