Here's one remembered mostly for it's trivia value, as THE RETURN OF DR.X was the only horror movie to star Humphrey Bogart! Reportedly, Bogie was acting up and the film was given to him by the studio as a way of putting him back in his place (sort of like Paul Kelly being in the serial THE SECRET CODE). THE RETURN OF DR.X follows the investigation of a series of blood-drained murder victims, and clues point to a hemophiliac research scientist who seems to be a man who was put to death some years ago! Mild programmer has some nice atmospheric visuals and good performances, but would likely be forgotten today if not for the lark casting of Bogie as a boogieman. The title may imply it, but this has no connection to the popular DOCTOR X from a few years previous. Those looking for a good October movie, though, really should give DOCTOR X a go. An early two-strip Technicolor science fiction murder mystery combines full moons and shadowy figures with massive art-deco sets to provide a real treat! My highest recommendation. I also highly recommend the Peter Lorre vehicle MAD LOVE.
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