Cyclops was thomas coleys first and only film role and for some reason he was thrust directly in the game as the leading man, although he did some bitpart work in a few tvseries in the fifties. It stars albert dekker, thomas coley, janice logan, charles halton and victor kilian. Cyclops a funfilled film from the director of the original king kong which casts dekker as a mad scientist who gets kicks out of shrinking people to onefifth their normal size. Schoedsack, who had earlier codirected king kong, once explained that the entire technical side of dr. Cyclops 1940 to assist with his work due to his failing eyesight, renowned biologist dr. Color is exactly what technicolor intended it to be. Dr cyclops is the first film for which i read of someone involved with its making director. Cyclops was a horror film on my radar as a kid but i never found any means to see it. Cyclops 1940 1940 streaming online or download and watch four explorers are summoned to peru by the brilliant physicist dr thorkel. Cyclops 1940 is an adventure, drama movie starring albert dekker and thomas coley. The same concept was utilized in the incredible shrinking man and the disney shrunk movies, but dr. Cyclops official trailer a funfilled film from the director of the original king kong which casts dekker as a mad scientist who gets kicks out of shrinking people to onefifth their normal.
The result is one of those early science fictionthrillers that it is very hard to dislike. Maybe i read it in fm, or in classics of the horror film, but ive heard it repeated since, and frankly, it makes no sense. Cyclops is the best bad picture of the year, an epic of silliness, and, more than that, a triumph of the process screen and the department of trick effects all combined very tastefully with. Though perhaps lacking such blatant shock tactics as the frankenstein, dracula and mummy films from the same.
Alexander thorkel albert dekker invites two prominent scientists and a mineralogist. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Music is collectively arranged by ernst toch, gerard corbanara and albert hay malotte, and cinematography is by henry sharp. Cyclops 1940 danske film stream gratis gratis film. Cyclops is a great film for fans and collectors of early scifi on bluray. Cyclops, the 1940 landmark sciencefiction adventure, follows four explorers as they search. Cyclops pop culture is there any sinister superweapon more popular than the shrinking ray. The film is noted for having decent special effects for the time.
An absolutely fantastic job was done on this kino lorber issue. Dr cyclops 1940 brrip xvid mp3xvid uploadgig downloads. Thorkel albert dekker has developed a way to shrink people to a minuscule size and sets about inflicting his. Schoedsack and starring albert dekker, thomas coley, charles halton, victor kilian, frank yaconelli. Cyclops is a 1940 american technicolor science fiction horror film from paramount pictures. Cyclops rather enjoyable the story for the movie is rather clever. Cyclops full movie in hd visit four explorers are summoned to peru by the brilliant physicist dr thorkel. The movie was featured in the mad scientists volume of crestwood house monster books series which i devoured religiously as a kid. Doctor cyclops, bluray, special edition, horror, 738329237271. Brilliant 1940s cinema and a thrill to experience it like never before. Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the ernest schoedsackdirected movie via. Thorkel, le esibizioni non sono particolarmente buone e gran parte dei dialoghi specialmente nelle scene di apertura e alquanto goffa.
Its such a beautiful crisp picture and a fun ride on a crazy excursion into the jungle, help out a mad scientist and get subjected to his evil intents. Schoedsack a 1940 novelization of the movie was penned by author will garth. Usually these horror types dont live up to the hype, but i did find dr. I am just very impressed by the film in general, its so unique and beautifully done. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
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They discover a rich source of radium and a halfmad thorkel who shrinks them down to onefifth their normal size when they threaten to stop his unorthodox experimentation. The film was nominated for an oscar for best visual effects. Cyclops had been plotted on blueprints before shooting began, a common enough method today, but apparently unusual in 1940. Albert dekker, thomas coley, janice logan, imdb rating. With albert dekker, thomas coley, janice logan, charles halton. Cyclops is a 1940 paramount science fiction film, directed by ernest b. Schoedsack, and starring thomas coley, victor kilian, janice logan, charles halton, frank yaconelli, and albert dekker. Media in category films of the united states, 1940 the following 58 files are in this category, out of 58 total. Four explorers are summoned to peru by the brilliant physicist dr thorkel. Cyclops 1940 cast and crew to assist with his work due to his failing eyesight, renowned biologist dr. Though it did not turn out to be another king kong, it was hollywoods first technicolor excursion into science fiction, with albert dekker as dr.
Schoedsack, along with multiple oscar winning teams of set designers and special effects technicians, dr. Cyclops 1940 download movie full in hd, divx, dvd, ipod quality movie title. Mary robinson, and an engineer, bill stockton, are invited by legendary biologist dr. Ingenious, a lot of thought and effort were put into the film. The hidden influence of social networks these infectious diseases are a hidden risk in kids. Mar 19, 2009 he died and met god, and he wasnt ready. Alexander thorkel, one of the screens most memorable. Fronky torrent or any other torrent from video hd movies direct download via magnet link. Schoedsack, and starring thomas coley, victor kilian, janice logan, charles halton, frank yaconelli, and albert dekker the film was nominated for an oscar for best visual effects by farciot edouart and gordon jennings at the. Cyclops, the superscientist, makes a thrilling and amazing horror story. Unfortunately there was no money left for actors and screenwriters. Cyclops starring albert dekker, leslie goodwins 1944 horror film the mummys curse starring lon chaney jr. Alexander thorkel albert dekker invites two prominent scientists and a mineralogist to his hidden.
Film casting list, boxoffice, free download movie hdposter and buy bluray dvd mm52. Schoedsack, 1940 repopo torrent or any other torrent from video movies direct download via magnet link. Cyclops not available on your favorite video service. Cyclops 1940 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dr cyclops the horror adventure from universal studios, which has just received a new lease of life on dvd by fabulous films ltd and fremantle media enterprises is one of those obscure classics, often unjustly overlooked in the light of more famous horrors from the same period. A mad scientist working in the south american jungle miniaturizes his colleagues when he feels his megalomania is threatened. Cyclops, star of the selftitled 1940 film from paramount pictures directed by ernest b. This new blu ray looks amazing, and definitely makes the film more enjoyable. Cyclops is a 1940 american technicolor science fiction horror film from paramount pictures, produced by dale van every and merian c. The story was taken from harry kuttners short story of the same name originally published in after the release of the movie in thrilling wonder stories june 1940.