Rent Orloff Against the Invisible Man (1970)
2.4 of 5 from 50 ratings
1h 16min
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- Synopsis:
- One rainy night, Dr. Garondet (Paco Valladares) is summoned to the castle of Professor Orloff (Howard Vernon). Making it to the castle on foot, the good doctor meets Cecile (Brigitte Carva), Orloff's daughter, a seemingly deranged girl who is convinced that an invisible phantom is at large on the premises. Orloff explains the story behind Cecile's insanity to the doctor - a tale involving premature burial, grave robbing and flagellation - and invites him to stay over. As Garonet spends an uneasy night at the castle, he finds himself sharing in Cecile's delusions.
- Actors:
- Howard Vernon, Brigitte Carva, Fernando Sancho, Paco Valladares, Isabel del Río, Evane Hanska, Arlette Balkis, May Chartrette, Christian Forges, Eugène Berthier
- Directors:
- Pierre Chevalier
- Producers:
- Marius Lesoeur
- Writers:
- Pierre Chevalier
- Aka:
- La vie amoureuse de l'homme invisible
- Studio:
- Arrow Films
- Genres:
- Classics, Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Countries:
- France
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Help us ... if they rise again! - Orloff Against the Invisible Man review by NP
Possibly the biggest challenge in watching this Spanish/French horror extravaganza is the dubbing. As is sometimes the case, less than a scrupulous translation of the dialogue can produce unintentionally hilarious results. Some would say that adds to the charm. Perhaps they are right.
You may be led to believe this is a Jess Franco production. I was. It is in fact directed by Pierre Chevalier who delivers a comparatively accessible yarn filled with genre cliches used to fairly good effect. Once again playing Orloff is the mighty Howard Verson (who had played the character for Franco before, and would do so again in the future), the hero-type is Dr. Garondet (Frances Valladares), and the vampy young lady of the piece is Cécile (Brigitte Carva). If you're ready, there's also an invisible ape who gets up to all sorts of nasty business - again, some of his vile antics do unintentionally (I presume) raise a smile.
The story seems to have bits and pieces from most of the horror classics thrown in. You might recognise elements from Dracula, and Frankenstein, and there are dark tunnels and a hero who delights in wearing a red-lined cloak. It's all here and is delightfully unconventional in places and darn right ridiculous in others.
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