X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes(1963)

RELEASED IN 1963 and directed by Roger Corman, "X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes" chronicles events in Los Angeles when a doctor (Ray Milland) develops a formula that grants x-ray vision, which derails his career and forces him to join a carnival, using his new power to make a living. Diana Van der Vlis plays his disciple while Don Rickles is on hand as a carnival barker. The early 60’s vibe is to die for, but the…

Reviewed on February 19, 2018

If thine eyes offend thee... Brilliant Doctor Xavier is working on a a serum to hopefully improve human sight, he stumbles upon a formula that can give subjects x-ray vision. Refusing to wait for approval from colleagues, and driven by the potential the serum has, he tests it on himself. At first it seems to be a remarkable, almost beautiful thing, but as things move on, Xavier spirals downwards towards the darkest…

Reviewed on January 5, 2019

Bizarre, but I like it. <em>'X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes'</em> is quite the interesting film. Perfectly paced at almost 80 minutes, it features a very good performance from Ray Milland as James Xavier. Diana Van der Vlis and Harold J. Stone are solid behind Milland, while there's also a role for Mr. Potato Head himself Don Rickles. Based on the title, you can presume a few beats as to what will happen (man has…

Reviewed on January 12, 2023

This becomes cosmic horror in its very last minute, but up until that point it is a run-of-the-mill 60s horror movie with psychedelic-like effects and great acting. There's nothing in particular that makes the movie stand out as far as its production or directing goes, it's just a solid horror movie from its era. What does make it interesting is the twist of cosmic horror at the very end. While it doesn't get…

Reviewed on July 25, 2026