The Monster Maker (1944)
Popularity2.5/5
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Directors
Sam Newfield
Cast
J. Carrol Naish, Ralph Morgan, Tala Birell, Wanda McKay, Terry Frost, Glenn Strange, Alexander Pollard, Sam Flint
The story
Dr. Markoff (J. Carrol Naish) has concocted a formula that spreads acromegaly, a hideous disease that extends bones and distorts facial features.
Genres
Horror, horror film, monster film, science fiction film
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