The Scalpel
Festival ScreeningShortUSA
Made in 1936 by 19-year-old Seattle filmmaker Richard Lyford, this rare silent film follows a mad doctor whose experiments wreak havoc in a medical institute. Score by Ed Hartman.
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Reviews (5)
6.4
Interesting film
5 reviews
Petri Puroaho
Oct 27, 2024
Restoring supposedly old footage sounds great. If this footage is true, then credits to the original director who was ahead of his time, making things before anyone else. Good fitting dramatic music for the time being. I enjoyed watching it.
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Christopher Outridge
Nov 3, 2024
Wow. What a gripping and awe inspiring film. It is truly remarkable that a 19 year old in 1936 made this film (I am choosing to believe the story behind the original filmmaker). Richard Lyford was way ahead of his time, and this film is a timeless masterpiece
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