The Invisible Ray

A groundbreaking science-fiction horror film, The Invisible Ray (1936) follows Dr. Janos Rukh's descent into madness after exposure to a mysterious meteorite composed of "Radium X". As he begins to glow in the dark and becomes deadly with his touch, Rukh's paranoia and obsession with revenge consume him, leading him to use his own poisoned body as a twisted weapon against those closest to him. With a talented cast, including Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, this 1936 film is a classic example of Universal Horror's innovative storytelling and groundbreaking special effects.