The invisible monster was one of twentysix republic serials rereleased as a film on television in 1966. Come on in and check out the thousands of shows we have in our collection. The purple monster strikes is a 1945 republic movie serial. With action and adventure at every turn, the invisible monster offers 12 heartpounding chapters that include slaves of the phantom, high voltage danger and deaths highway. Giant serial collection 64 republic pictures movie. The invisible monster 1950 the invisible monster 1950.
John hamilton, tvs perry white in superman, has a small part in the first and final chapter. This is the best transfer i have ever seen of my guilty pleasure, old movie serials. The print source for this transfer features some notable scratches and nicks, with some slight speckling, but considering so many of these serials were burned after their run, its a bit of a miracle that this one even exists at all, let alone in the relatively impressive condition that its in. The invisible monster 1950 fantastic movie musings and. The invisible monster chapter 1 slaves of the phantom. A harrowing, perverse, laughaloud funny rocket ride of catastrophesgutsy, terse and cunning, invisible monsters may emerge as palahniuks strongest book. Slaves of the invisible monster 1966 fantastic movie. The invisible monster 1950 richard webb 12 chapter republic studio serial evil villain plots to take over the world using an army of invisible soldiers. Prepared for television in 1966, slaves of the invisible monster is the featurelength abridgement of the 1950 republic serial the invisible monster which explains the presence of several individuals in the cast who died in the 16year interim. Using four illegal european aliens as his minions, the phantom rulerpossessed with the power of invisibility, as. The serial squadron ones are excellent, but unfortunately they do not have the funds to computer restore them. Usa a criminal mastermind who can turn invisible is attempting to form an invisible army.
This is the 3rd of 3 serials that i have bought that were released. The novel was originally supposed to be palahniuks first novel to be published, but it was rejected by the publisher for being too disturbing. This is a list of complete movie serials here at ia. With the assistance of detective carol richards aline towne, send me no flowers they are soon hot on the heels of the wouldbe dictator and his henchman. Using four illegal european aliens as his minions, the phantom rulerpossessed with the power of invisibility, as indicated by the titlegoes on an unchecked crime spree. To all serial fans who have never seen this particular serial, let me tell you, the invisible monster is a classic. Giant republic pictures classic cliffhanger movie serials collection. Olive films has done it again releasing another republic serial with excellent picture and sound.
I am excited to be talking, for the first time on this website, about movie serials. The sequel to this serial was the 1950 flying disc man from mars, which used much of the footage from the original. I am much less excited to be talking about the invisible monster. For the best experience please update your browser. With richard webb, aline towne, lane bradford, stanley price.
John perry white of superman hamilton has a bit role in this film. The invisible monster 1950 serial article 2923 by dave sindelar viewing date. We are all interested in bad movies, inexcusable cinema, and stinky pictures, for that is the stuff we use to fill. Richard webb, later tvs captain midnight, delivers a stiff performance and a lot of punches. Using four illegal european aliens as his minions, the phantom rulerpossessed. However, he has to contend with an insurance investigator who is. The best place on the net for rare tv and radio shows. Brannon featuring richard webb, aline towne, stanley price an invisible madman plans to create an invisible army if he can get the necessary equipment and supplies. The invisible monster is a 1950 republic film serial, starring richard webb and aline towne. Greg berkman, seattle times shes a fashion model who has everything. In creature feature, this movie serial was given three out of five stars, stating that the movie villain is incredibly inept and rarely uses his creation. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. This film lacks the atmosphere of jesus francos original and takes far.
Another 12chapter rocket man movie serial, zombies of the stratosphere, was written as the direct sequel to radar men from the moon. The villain of the serial uses the trappings of the mystery villain but his identity is revealed to the audience in the first chapter. The invisible monster chapter 2 the acid clue duration. The lost special chapter 1 the lost special youtube. While not one of the classic cliffhangers from the early 1940s, the invisible monster, a 1950 republic chapterplay, has what it takes to entertain me from start to end. The plot gimmick is the baddie whom uses his special clothing material and light to do invisible crimes. Invisible monsters is a novel by chuck palahniuk, published in 1999. The invisible monster is a typically streamlined 1950s republic outing, each of its short chapters filled with enough action whether original or recycled from earlier chapterplays to keep the serial moving at a satisfyingly fast clip. An edited version of the 1950 republc serial the invisible. A chronicle of buster rant caseys unusual life, one that took him away from his small town to the big city, where he became the leader of an urban demolition derby called party crashing a lifestyle that led to his early demise. Republic studios was really the king of producing serials from the years of 19371956 and this serial in 1950 really.
The invisible monster was released in 1950 and was directed by fred c. Dec 4, 2016 aline towne and richard webb, the invisible monster 1950. Starring as our hero lane carlson is played by richard webb, who became famous, four years later, as televisions captain midnight. It was also released as a century 66 television film under the title dday on mars 1966 the original production title for the serial was the purple shadow strikes. Orloff and the invisible dead finds the titular dr. The invisible monster chapter 6 ordeal by fire youtube. Invisible monster cliffhanger serial movie dvd richard. A group of interesting neighbors coming together to witness an event. A list of film serials by studio, separated into five major studios and the remaining minor studios the five major studios produced the greater number of serials. Invisible monster cliffhanger serial with extras 2 disc.
Of these the main studios are considered to be columbia pictures, universal pictures and republic pictures. But the name of the serials main character was changed from commando cody to the more prosaic larry martin at the start of shooting. Orloff this time with another letter f in his name defending his secrets from a young, jonathan harkeresque doctor. Robert velez from bronx, ny us september, 23, 2015. The title of the film was changed to slaves of the invisible monster. It is his third novel to be published, though it was his second written novel after insomnia. Orloffs invisible monster aka the invisible dead, aka dr. Twelve episodes of the original serial edited onto two cassettes. Click here to go back to the home page of b movies available for free download.
Aline towne, richard webb, lane bradford, stanley price, john crawford. One of 26 republic serials to be reedited into feature film length during the mid 1960s at the height of the mania from the campy batman television series, which was unintentionally spawned from college campus revivals of the original 1943 columbia pictures batman serial, the invisible monster was rereleased as slaves of the invisible monster. The story is set in motion by the phantom ruler stanley price, who uses his power to make himself invisible for nefarious purposes. The invisible monster chapter 2 the acid clue youtube. Emotion a somewhat forgettable film bomb of an action serial. Slaves of the invisible monster tv movie 1966 imdb. Richard webb, aline towne, lane bradford, stanley price, john crawford, george meeker. An edited version of the 1950 republc serial the invisible monster. Movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight 360 video browse channels. Slaves of the invisible monster 1966 feature version of serial article 1845 by dave sindelar viewing date. The invisible monster slaves of the invisible monster 1950special investigators lane carlson and carol richards battle a mad scientist ready to take over the world with his invisible army.
Olive films bluray release of the invisible monster is cause for celebration, as its the first serial to be released on the format, with hopefully many more of these nostalgic afternoon matinee treasures on their way. For a 70yearold serial, the invisible monster enjoys a fine 1. If youre a serial veteran, youll recognize almost all of the cliffhanger endings, which have been lifted from other republic serials. The invisible monster, a story that reminds us of the value of time, memory and love. The invisible monster movie serial free download of b movies. Investigators lane carlson and carol richards vow to hunt down the phantom ruler, a master criminal who has discovered the secret of.
Added link to second copy of the adventures of captain marvel. Covered from head to toe in formulatreated cloth, he thus moves about unseen, presently with the objective of stealing enough money and formula components to render an entire army of willing followers invisible. Brannon featuring richard webb, aline towne, lane bradford country. Thats the question posed by the 12part republic serial the invisible monster. Welcome to the weird, irresistible world of republic serials, an art form with rules of content and conduct that resemble no other movies, nor. A wouldbe dictator and scientist, known only as the phantom ruler, has developed a formula which, when sprayed on some solid object, renders that object and everything it contains invisible. The serial changes the location from england to the american west and does not include the character of sherlock holmes. Invisible monsters 2010 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
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