The read
A Balasaur Score of 74 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, Metacritic 62/100. Scores higher than 84% of the 69 1950s science fiction movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene, who tells him that she has just killed her husband. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that he invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic62/100
626 audience votes
Key crew
- Kurt NeumannDirector
- James ClavellScreenplay
- Paul SawtellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- David HedisonAndre Delambre
- Patricia OwensHelene Delambre
- Vincent PriceFrançois Delambre
- Herbert MarshallInsp. Charas
- Kathleen FreemanEmma
- Betty Lou GersonNurse Andersone
- Charles HerbertPhilippe Delambre
- Eugene BordenDr. Ejoute (uncredited)
- George CalligaClub Member (uncredited)
- Harry CarterOrderly (uncredited)
- Bill ClarkPoliceman (uncredited)
- Arthur DulacFrench Waiter (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
experimentteleportationinventormutationhybridmontreal, canadascientisthousekeeperspider webtold in flashbackfly (insect)house fly