INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN (1956) – Episode 190 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era

“It was all your idea. You planned the whole job. You hired us. When you found out I stashed the money, you decided it was time for me to die. You got those two crumbs to turn state’s evidence on me. You stinkin’ rotten mouthpiece.” Everybody hates a stinkin’ rotten mouthpiece! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they finally figure out which Lon Chaney Jr. movie is and isn’t the Indestructible Man (1956).

Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
Episode 190 – Indestructible Man (1956)

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Synopsis: A brutal death row inmate double-crossed by his crooked lawyer gets his chance for revenge when, following his execution, a bizarre experiment brings him back to life and deadlier than ever.

• Directed by: Jack Pollexfen
• Writing Credits: Vy Russell and Sue Dwiggins (as Sue Bradford)
• Cinematography by: John L. Russell (as John Russell Jr.)
• Selected Cast:
  • Lon Chaney Jr. as Charles Benton (credited as Lon Chaney)
  • Max Showalter as Lt. Dick Chasen (credited as Casey Adams)
  • Marian Carr as Eva Martin (credited as Marion Carr)
  • Ross Elliott as Paul Lowe
  • Stuart Randall as Capt. John Lauder
  • Ken Terrell as Joe Marcellia (credited as Kenneth Terrell)
  • Marjorie Stapp as Hysterical Young Woman
  • Robert Shayne as Prof. Bradshaw
  • Peggy Maley as Francine
  • Robert Foulk as Harry
  • Reita Green as Carney’s Bait (credited as Rita Green)
  • Roy Engel as Desk Sergeant (credited as Roy Engle)
  • Madge Cleveland as Screaming Woman
  • Chet Brandenburg as Police Officer with Flamethrower (uncredited)
  • Russell Custer as Police Officer (uncredited)
  • Joe Flynn as Bradshaw’s Assistant (uncredited)
  • Dorothy Ford as Tall Stripper (uncredited)
  • Lyle Latell as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
  • Eddie Marr as Carney (uncredited)
  • Marvin Press as Squeamy Ellis (uncredited)
  • Fred Rapport as Observer at Crime Scene (uncredited)

Lon Chaney Jr. is the title character in Indestructible Man (1956), not to be confused with Man Made Monster (1941), The Magnetic Monster (1952), or even The Alligator People (1959). But that poster is so confusing! Despite not having many lines, Chaney still emotes the hell out of his role as “Butcher” Benton. To top it off, he’s supported by many of the usual excellent character actors. And even though the script is all chopped up, it all makes sense… sort of.

At the time of this writing, Indestructible Man (1956) is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV, Hoopla, Tubi, Pluto TV, Screambox, Amazon Prime, and MGM+.

Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Doc – is Planet of the Apes (1968)!  Oh, baby!! The Grue Crew has been waiting to get their stinking paws on this one!!

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