The Neanderthal Man (1953) | Directed by Ewald André Dupont

A scientist's reckless experiment transforms him into a savage throwback to prehistoric man in this low-budget science fiction thriller. The story blends mad science with primal terror as a small-town community grapples with the consequences of unchecked ambition and evolution reversed.

Genre: Science fiction, horror

Director: Ewald André Dupont

Ewald André Dupont was a German-born filmmaker who began his career during the silent era and later transitioned to work in Britain and the United States. He is best known for his early influential film *Varieté* (1925), but after moving to Hollywood, his career became less prestigious, often working on B-movies and genre films. *The Neanderthal Man* reflects his later-period work within low-budget American cinema.

Star cast:

* Robert Shayne as Professor Clifford Groves
* Joyce Terry as Ruth Marshall
* Richard Crane as Dr. Ross Harkness
* Doris Merrick as Nola Mason
* Beverly Garland as Jan Groves
* Robert Long as Police Chief Bell
* Tandra Quinn as Celia
* Frank Gerstle as Hoxie

The film was met with largely negative reviews upon release, criticized for its implausible science, wooden acting, and poor makeup effects. Even among 1950s sci-fi enthusiasts, it was seen as a lesser entry, although it later gained a cult following among fans of campy genre fare.

Fun facts:

* The titular Neanderthal makeup was widely mocked at the time and remains a source of fascination for cult movie fans.
* Beverly Garland, later known for her TV work, made one of her early genre appearances here.
* The movie's themes of devolution and transformation echo other popular fears of the atomic age, reflecting anxieties about science gone awry.
* Despite the film's title, the creature portrayed doesn’t resemble an actual Neanderthal but rather a generic “caveman” stereotype.

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