Doctor X (1932) & Time After Time (1979): Time-Traveling Killers & Synthetic Flesh

Doctor X (1932) & Time After Time (1979): Time-Traveling Killers & Synthetic Flesh

Author: James Payne November 7, 2024 Duration: 1:12:28

In this week's episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we're taking a look into the minds of scientists on the trail of killers and unraveling the mysterious motives of mad doctors! Join us as we explore Doctor X (1932), directed by Michael Curtiz. The pre-Code thriller in which Dr. Xavier and his team of scientists search for the notorious "Moon Killer." Then, we fast-forward to Time After Time (1979), where H.G. Wells must hunt down Jack the Ripper in 1970s San Francisco. 

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