The Man with Nine Lives

Name: The Man with Nine Lives
Director: Nick Grindé
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 1940-01-01
Duration: 74 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Boris Karloff, Roger Pryor, Jo Ann Sayers, Stanley Brown, John Dilson

1940Dir. Nick Grindé1h 14m

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Runtime1h 14m

Released1940

DirectorNick Grindé

About This Movie

The Man with Nine Lives has this eerie charm that really pulls you in, mixing horror with a touch of science fiction. You’ve got Dr. Kravaal, who’s trying to find a way to cure cancer through freezing—sounds wild, right? The pacing feels a bit off at times, but it kind of adds to the mood, building tension as the experiment spirals out of control. The performances, especially by the lead, are quite captivating, the way they navigate desperation and ambition. And those practical effects—while not groundbreaking—have a certain appeal, giving it that classic 40s vibe. It’s certainly a unique piece that reflects its era’s fascination with science and morality, and that twist at the end really leaves an impression.

Includes themes of morality and ambition in science.Notable for its practical effects characteristic of the era.Features a mix of horror and sci-fi elements.