The Unearthly
A mad doctor uses patients at his isolated psychiatric institute as subjects in his attempts to create longevity by surgically installing an artificial gland in their skulls.
Critics Sentiment
Police discover Conway's menagerie of failed experimental subjects in basement
Natalie undergoes surgery and becomes a senile old woman
The film's weakest point during Natalie's poorly executed transformation gives way to its strongest moment with the memorable basement reveal of Conway's failed experiments.
The Unearthly maintains consistently low audience sentiment throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers citing poor pacing, dreary cinematography, and budgetary limitations. While Tor Johnson's presence and the attractive cast provided some entertainment value, the film only truly succeeds in its final act with the memorable basement horror reveal. Despite being widely considered one of the worst films ever made, critics acknowledged it as more bearable than similar B-movie disasters.
Full cast
John Carradine
Dr. Charles Conway
Myron Healey
Mark Houston
Allison Hayes
Grace Thomas
Marilyn Buferd
Dr. Sharon Gilchrist
Tor Johnson
Lobo
Arthur Batanides
Danny Green
Sally Todd
Natalie Andries
Harry Fleer
Harry Jedrow
Roy Gordon
Dr. Loren Wright
Guy Prescott
Police Captain George Reagan
Raymond Guth
Police Officer Miller
Paul McWilliams
Police Officer Ed
Gloria Petroff
Screaming Woman
Karl Johnson
Monster in Basement (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Monster in Basement (uncredited)
Crew
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