The Man They Could Not Hang (1939)
Boris Karloff plays Dr. Savaard: a scientist working on experiments to restore life to the dead. When he is unjustly hanged for murder, he is brought back to life by his trusted assistant. The now rejuvenated Savaard sets about exacting revenge on the judge and jury who saw him executed.
A hugely enjoyable mad scientist movie with Karloff in fine form. The second half of the film takes place in Savaard's mansion as he invites those he wishes to kill to the house at a set date and time. Once the group are in place the film plays out like a precursor to the Saw series as the out of sight Savaard manipulates his victims and kills them in all manner of elaborate ways.
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