Review of 4D Man

4D Man (1959)
5/10
Ne twist on an old plot
28 September 2012
Creative reworking of "The Invisible Man" stars Robert Lansing as a scientist utilizing his younger brother's invention (a box and some wires) to make himself permeable. That is to say, he is able to pass through solid objects, such as walls and doors. Not surprisingly, he begins robbing banks. I would, too. But he doesn't count on the horrible aging effect each effort costs him, so he starts absorbing energy from people, killing them in the process. He also doesn't count on his transformation driving him mad. The cops can't seem to stop him, and the hunt is on to corner him and find a way to kill him. The special effects still look pretty good, Lansing is credible as the "monster" and a young and pretty Lee Merriwether is his love interest. For you younger viewers out there, try watching the Claude Rains version of "The Invisible Man" back to back with this.
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