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1966's "The Projected Man" obviously suffers from an unoriginal script eventually picked up for production in Britain by Richard Gordon, shot soon after its superior co-feature "Island of Terror." Elements of "The Fly," in its use of a matter transference machine, and "4D Man," in its sabotage and revenge plot line, make for a prosaic viewing unlikely to get a rise out of any but the most die-hard sci-fi fans. Not so much a bad film as subpar, Gordon regular Bryant Haliday, a genuine horror buff who co-founded Janus Films, takes the title role of Dr. Paul Stanton, dedicated researcher, so close to success that he enlists the assistance of his novice secretary in the lab, resulting in his being transported to the wrong location, one hand and half his face destroyed, a walking power station whose electrical touch proves lethal. Things only pick up following a gabby first half, aided by decent effects and suitably gruesome makeup design for Haliday's monstrosity. His performance lacks the proper zip, but easily stands out due to the lackluster actors around him. Top billed Mary Peach still cringes at the mention of this film, later the widow of Hammer screenwriter Jimmy Sangster, confining most of her efforts to television afterwards. Most viewers will recall newcomer Tracey Crisp, whose scantily clad appearance in her underwear couldn't help but be noticed! Alas, everyone else, particularly the bland villains, leave virtually no impression, save for one cast member retained from "Island of Terror," Sam Kydd (the constable), here sadly reduced to one scene as a thief who becomes one of Haliday's first victims.

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Reviewed by wink_man01 3 / 10

They tried, but it's all Lembach's fault

Ok first of all, this movie sucks. But lets examine why. The proposition that a machine is capable of transforming matter into energy, storing it, and then transporting it and reasembling it is at the least intriguing. But that's as far as they take this premise. Instead of delving into what could happen if someone made this kind of machine, they break the damn thing. This could have been a good premise. Living with the responsibilty of this kind of power, and dealing with the constant temptation, ie.. the invisible man. But no.. they break the damn thing. And Lembach wants to leave. So then the doctor jerry-rigs the thing back together, and trys to transport himself. Only to have it goofed up by his beautiful but dumb secretary, (duh). Which wouldn't happened if Lembach hadn't decided to leave. So now he is roaming the country side killing people because his little experiment failed, and they wouldn't give him money. Wah. Then to make the movie worse, throw in a dry British relationship between the two semi-competent professors hired to assist him. Between their loving sessions, they make a couple of half-hearted attempts to find him while he kills off half of London. All of this could have been headed off by not breaking the damn machine, which would never have happened if Lembach hadn't left. This movie tried so I give it an honest 2 stars for effort, but it would have been better if they hadn't broke the damn machine, making Lembach leave, making him try it again. Damn you Lembach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by kevinolzak 4 / 10

The Projected Man

1966

Action / Horror / Sci-Fi

The Projected Man

1966

Action / Horror / Sci-Fi

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They tried, but it's all Lembach's fault

Double billed with "Island of Terror"

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