Livestonth
I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible
Kinley
This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
Bob
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.
Wizard-8
When I read the description for "Indestructible Man" before actually watching the movie, I was sure that I would enjoy it. Although I did find a number of significant flaws in the movie (more about them shortly), I found the movie to be fun all the same. It has an irresistible premise; who can't find compelling the tale of an indestructible killer hunting down the people who did him wrong? Indeed, the strongest scenes in the movie are when it's focused on Lon Chaney's character doing just that. This part of the movie is a lot of fun, and helps make up for the movie's weaknesses. The movie is really cheap, for one thing, ranging from the excessive narration telling us stuff instead of showing it, to the shabby sets and props. And while the movie is only 70 minutes long, the stuff between the Lon Chaney scenes more often than not feels like padding. I wonder what Hollywood could do with a remake of this movie. Though come to think of it, while a remake would probably be slicker and better plotted, it wouldn't have this movie's quaint charm. Check it out next time it plays on Turner Classic Movies.
thinker1691
Jack pollexfen directed this fantastic story in 1956. Seen for the first time in 1965, this movie was indelibly etched into my memory and has remained there ever since. That it bore the imprint of one of Hollywood's most memorable actors, namely that of Lon Chaney Jr. added to the mystic. This movie tells the story of a man whom the authorities call 'The Butcher' (Lon Chaney Jr.) who is scheduled to be executed at the State Prison without revealing where the stolen loot is hidden. Vowing to get revenge on the Co-conspirators of the crime, he finds to his astonishment, he has survived his execution, he set out to get revenge on those who betrayed him. The film is in Black and White and much of the dialog is as poor as are the cast members, but even so, it lay down a foundation of interest which has survived as a Horror Classic. Max Showalter plays Lt. Richard Chasen and holds his own throughout the movie. Other actors include Robert Foulk and Joe Flynn. Viewed in retrospect as a low budget movie it has weathered well over the years as one of Lon Chaney's classic. Recommended to his memory. ****
dougdoepke
A cheap retelling of the Frankenstein legend, only here it's Chaney seeking revenge by terrorizing parts of LA.Okay, I confess to plunking down my teenage quarter to see this on first release—must have been a slow afternoon. Actually, the movie's not as bad as might be expected. What it has going for it is a lot of imaginative location photography. For a cheap production, the producers don't settle for cardboard sets. Instead they send the crew out onto the streets of LA to capture parts of the city rarely seen on screen. And what I remember most are the seedy glimpses of skid row and the burlesque house. At least these lend color to the nutty proceedings.But would somebody please send Chaney to a sobering-up clinic. He looks like he's been on a ten-day bender, and every time he squints into the camera, I swear I'll never take another drink. There's enough Jim Beam oozing out of those rheumy eyes to stock a flop house bar. Too bad he ended a hopeless alcoholic, and it shows here. There's also some bad acting (Joe Flynn) and silly dialog (the lab scene), but less than you might expect from a no-name supporting cast. Anyway, seeing the movie again, I'd say I only wasted a dime of that long- ago quarter.
ebiros2
I think I've seen this first time on the "Chiller Theater" in New york. As a kid I didn't understand the plot of this movie, but Lon Chaney's acting caught my attention. Now I look at this picture and I see the "adult" theme in this with sexy burlesque girl as his girlfriend. The picture is great. It's low budget, but acting is pretty good, and the plot is also good and original.Charles "Butcher" Benton (Lon Chaney Jr.) is a convicted killer, and is executed, but a scientist brings him back to life using high voltage. His body becomes indestructible in the process, but burns his vocal chord and makes him mute. He travels back to Los Angeles to have revenge on his former colleagues who's trying to steal the money he's hidden.This movie gets low ratings for production, but high ratings for its entertainment value as many '50s sci-fi movies do. This to me is one of Lon Chaney's best movies.Good '50s classic with interesting and original plot.
