📝 Description:
Experience the suspenseful blend of science fiction and horror in Black Friday (1940), a classic film directed by Arthur Lubin. This cinematic gem stars Boris Karloff as Dr. Ernest Sovac and Bela Lugosi as Eric Marnay, delivering captivating performances that have stood the test of time.
Plot Summary:
When mild-mannered professor George Kingsley is critically injured in an accident involving gangster Red Cannon, his friend, brain surgeon Dr. Ernest Sovac, performs a radical procedure to save him—transplanting part of Cannon's brain into Kingsley's. The operation results in a dual personality, with Kingsley intermittently adopting Cannon's criminal tendencies. As the gangster's persona seeks vengeance and hidden loot, Dr. Sovac becomes entangled in a dangerous game of science and morality.
Film Details:
Director: Arthur Lubin
Screenplay: Curt Siodmak, Eric Taylor
Production: Universal Pictures
Release Date: April 12, 1940
Runtime: 70 minutes
Language: English
Country: United States
Black Friday delves into themes of identity, ethics in science, and the duality of human nature, making it a must-watch for fans of classic horror and thriller genres.
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