A wisecracking New York reporter intrudes on a research scientist's quest to unmask The Moon Killer.

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A monster lurks as New York newspaperman Lee Taylor investigates one of the "Moon Killer" murders, in which the victims are strangled, cannibalized and surgically incised under the light of the full moon. The trail leads to the cliffside mansion of Dr. Xavier, where the doctor and his colleagues conduct a strange experiment. Written by Diana Hamilton <[email protected]>

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There have been weird mysteries before and there will be weird mysteries again, but here is a thriller that will be remembered for years! A new note in exciting entertainment... An afternoon or evening in another world... An adventure in the realms of mystic romance with lovers fascinatingly different from any you've ever known!...A picture guaranteed to be the outstanding love-mystery of all time...portrayed by a remarkable cast that is worth the price of admission alone! See more »


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Jeff Martin of the band Racer X wrote the song Dr. X about the movie. To provide a clue, a lyric goes, "A scream from Fay, a Wray of moon." See more »

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Although he supposed to be a medical doctor, Dr. Xavier mispronounces "scalpel." See more »

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Dr. Haines, Academy of Surgical Research: Were the murdered women... attacked?
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Music by Ray Henderson
Hummed by Lee Tracy while imprisoned in the closet
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One of my favorites
30 April 2000 | by (Oklahoma) – See all my reviews

This is one of my favorite movies. Excellent mood and acting. Don't we all love Lionel Atwill? The Moon Killer Murderer is out and about. What a name. They don't make them like this anymore. I feel like I am with old friends as I watch it. "LIVING FLESH"!!!!


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