The Man With the X-Ray Eyes (1963)

Renowned low-budget filmmaker Roger Corman directs this nightmarish tale of Dr. James Xavier (Ray Milland), a scientist who develops an experimental form of eyedrops that enhance his vision. Initially he is able to see through people's clothing, but that's just the start of a process that soon goes completely out of control and becomes an ordeal for the ill-fated doctor, who's eventually driven insane by what he sees. Winner of a Best Film award in 1963 at the first-annual International Festival of Science Fiction Films.

This film could be compared to "4 D Man". Ray Milland (The Lost Weekend) is convincing as the scientist with the unique vision. Comic, Don Rickles, is good in a small role as a carnival employee. A scene, where Milland tests out his new X-ray vision at a party, is a lot of fun. The disturbing ending still packs some punch.

The cast includes: Ray Milland, Diana Van Der Vlis, Harold J. Stone, and Don Rickles.

Directed by Roger Corman.

The Man With the X-Ray Eyes Review