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The Crime of Doctor Crespi (1935)

“It Starts Where "Frankenstein" Left Off!”

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In the sinister world of Dr. Crespi, a deeply disturbed scientist, festers a venomous loathing for Dr. Stephen Ross, the man who won the heart of his former beloved. Driven by resentment, Crespi exploits a golden opportunity when Ross requires surgery, injecting him with a chilling invention of his own - a serum that induces a paralyzing, trance-like state. Despite appearing dead to the untrained eye, the victim remains disturbingly aware of their surroundings. Ross' 'death' leads to a hasty burial, a macabre spectacle overseen by the vengeful Crespi. Yet, the eerie silence surrounding Ross' demise raises the suspicions of the observant Dr. John Arnold. Sensing the sinister undertones, Arnold enlists the aid of Dr. Thomas, and together they dare to disturb the tomb of their supposedly late colleague. When exhumed, they find Ross not a lifeless corpse, but a petrified specter, driven to the brink of madness by his terrifying ordeal. Now, the once grand hospital corridors transform into a haunting labyrinth where the living ghost of Ross lurks. "The Crime of Doctor Crespi" is a chilling tale of vengeance, scientific madness, and a fight for survival from a fate worse than death.

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The Crime of Doctor Crespi is a crime movie featuring Erich von Stroheim and directed by John H. Auer.

The Crime of Doctor Crespi is currently streaming on Cultpix.

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