 An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations. Despite the more graphic fright movies of recent vintage--including at least two remakes of this title--this film retains its ability to horrify even the most discriminating of fans, and remains possibly the greatest and most shattering monster movie ever made, with perhaps the finest career performance from an almost-unrecognizable Bela Lugosi.