Rent "X": The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963)
3.4 of 5 from 91 ratings
1h 15min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- Obsessed with expanding the powers of human sight, renowned scientist Dr. James Xavier (Ray Milland) aims to develop a formula that will allow the user to see beyond the visible spectrum. Experimenting on himself, he finally perfects a serum that gives him the power to see through solid objects. As he continues experimenting his ambition turns to obsession. No longer able to control the effects, his vision extends beyond the realms of human comprehension until he finally sees more than he can bear.
- Actors:
- Ray Milland, Diana Van der Vlis, Harold J. Stone, John Hoyt, Don Rickles, Leon Alton, Morris Ankrum, Benjie Bancroft, George DeNormand, John Dierkes, Bobby Gilbert, Stuart Hall, Kathryn Hart, Ed Haskett, Jonathan Haze, Vicki Lee, Mathew McCue, Cathie Merchant, Dick Miller, Hans Moebus
- Directors:
- Roger Corman
- Producers:
- Roger Corman
- Writers:
- Robert Dillon, Ray Russell
- Aka:
- X / The Man with the X-Ray Eyes
- Studio:
- Final Cut
- Genres:
- Classics, Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Collections:
- Roger Corman's Poe Cycle, A Brief History of Film...
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 04/05/2020
- Run Time:
- 79 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.39:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- The 'X' Effect - An Interview with Roger Corman
- 'American Gothic' - An Interview with Kat Ellinger, Author and Editor of 'Diabolique'
- Audio Commentary by Roger Corman
- Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas
- Original Prologue
- Joe Dante on 'The Man with the X-Ray Eyes'
- 'Trailers from Hell' with Mick Garris
- Trailer
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Reviews (2) of "X": The Man with the X-Ray Eyes
A superb period piece of science fiction - "X": The Man with the X-Ray Eyes review by RP
Directed by Roger Corman this is one of his typical 'B' movies, an early 1960s low budget sci-fi film about a doctor who develops a serum to enhance the sensitivity of the eye to a wider spectrum - then experiments on himself.
The running time of 75 minutes is just right - the storyline is slim, and any longer would drag - as Dr Xavier (Ray Milland, wearing his usual hairpiece) sees his vision improve to where he can improve medical diagnosis, see through clothes, beat the house at a casino, then go downhill through 'mind reading' to being disabled by the sensitivity of his eyes...
Modern effects would both enhance and yet ruin this film - it is what it is, a period piece of science fiction. Superb stuff - 4/5 stars, although that does seem a little generous.
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Real Charm in the Chaos - "X": The Man with the X-Ray Eyes review by griggs
A totally mad little film—full of big sci-fi ideas, daft dialogue, and gloriously cheesy special effects. It kicks off with a splendidly surreal shot that sets the tone and ends with one you really don’t want to see (but can’t look away from). Sure, it’s a bit creaky in places, but there’s real charm in the chaos. Perfect for when you’re in the mood for something properly bonkers.
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