Get ready for a high-voltage dose of classic Universal Horror this Saturday, August 8, as Svengoolie presents the 1941 sci-fi thriller Man-Made Monster!
Also released under titles like The Electric Man, this sci-fi classic stars Lon Chaney Jr. in his very first horror role for Universal Pictures, playing Dan McCormick—a bus accident survivor who miraculously develops immunity to electricity. When a mad scientist decides to expose him to super-charged electrical doses, Dan is transformed into a glowing, controlled creature driven to commit deadly acts. Featuring fantastic special effects for its era and a star-studded supporting cast including Lionel Atwill, this film laid the groundwork for Chaney’s legendary turn in The Wolf Man just months later!
Between the glowing laboratory tubes and the high-voltage terror, the Sven Squad will be amping up the fun with plenty of shocking puns, fascinating Universal lore, and a steady surge of flying rubber chickens. Don’t get zapped—tune in to MeTV at 8P | 7C for an electrifying night of vintage monster madness!