Nuclear scientist, whom has developed a virtually impenetrable metal is visited by his "black sheep" kid brother, also a scientist. The kid brother has developed a device which, when strongly enough energized, can enable the atoms of dissimilar materials pass through each other. The kid brother steals the older scientists girl friend, so the older scientists steals and tests the kid brother's invention. While attempting to make two inanimate objects pass through each other, the older scientist is "contaminated" by the field and finds himself capable of moving through solid objects. The price? When the scientist passes through a solid object, he ages years in a matter of moments. However, soon, the scientist discovers he can renew his youth, by stealing the "life force" of others.
An intriguing premise botched by a low budget, inappropriate music and obvious blue-screen special effects. The film does have a brilliant, complex performance by lead Robert Lansing. His transformation from staid hero to villian as he is seduced by the power provided by being able to walk though walls is a truly fascinating film experience. However, to have us believe a device which looks like an electric motor with a stainless steel plate attached could absorb enough power from a nuclear generator that it could generate a time travel field is so far-fetched as to be laughable.
Besides Lansing's performance, the best thing about the movie is the realistic aging makeup.
An intriguing premise botched by a low budget, inappropriate music and obvious blue-screen special effects. The film does have a brilliant, complex performance by lead Robert Lansing. His transformation from staid hero to villian as he is seduced by the power provided by being able to walk though walls is a truly fascinating film experience. However, to have us believe a device which looks like an electric motor with a stainless steel plate attached could absorb enough power from a nuclear generator that it could generate a time travel field is so far-fetched as to be laughable.
Besides Lansing's performance, the best thing about the movie is the realistic aging makeup.