Doctor X
Seen it?1932 | 76 min | Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Barbarian or Grindhouse, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
A wisecracking reporter investigates the cannibalistic 'Moon Killer' murders tied to a medical academy, culminating in a chilling reenactment experiment.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz
- Lionel AtwillDr. Jerry Xavier
- Fay WrayJoanne Xavier
- Lee TracyLee Taylor
- Preston FosterDr. Wells
- John WrayDr. Haines
- Harry BeresfordDr. Duke
- Arthur Edmund CareweDr. Rowitz
- Leila BennettMamie
- Robert WarwickCommissioner Stevens
- George RosenerOtto, Dr. Xavier's Butler