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A castle, an invisible menace, and a mad scientist—Orloff's world is never short on phantoms.

DR. ORLOFF'S INVISIBLE MONSTER

1970 · 1h 31m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

The story follows Dr. Garondet as he travels to meet the mysterious Dr. Orloff at his request, despite the reservations of Garondet's friends. When he arrives at Orloff's forboding castle he is confronted first by the doctor's daughter Cecile who is concerned for her father's sanity. 

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Where else can you find grave-robbing, ape men, and invisible mayhem under one gothic roof?

Programmer's Pick

Moody castles, invisible monsters, and a scientist with questionable ethics—Pierre Chevalier's horror outing is a fever dream of grave-robbing, flagellation, and familial madness. If you're seeking gothic atmospherics laced with sexploitation, Orloff's manor is open for business.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster about?

Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster is a 1970 Spanish-French horror film directed by Pierre Chevalier about Dr. Garondet, who is summoned to a castle where he encounters Professor Orloff, his disturbed daughter Cecile, and rumors of an invisible phantom terrorizing the premises.

Details & Specs
Director
Pierre Chevalier
Writers
Juan Fortuny, Pierre Chevalier, Pierre Chevalier
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
Spain, France
Language
French
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
Orloff y el hombre invisible, Orloff Against the Invisible Man, Das Schreckenshaus des Dr. Orloff, Orloff et l'homme invisible, Orloff and the Invisible Man, The Invisible Dead

Synopsis

One rainy night, Dr. Garondet is summoned to the castle of Professor Orloff. Making it to the castle on foot, the good doctor meets Cecile, Orloff's daughter, a seemingly deranged girl who is convinced that an invisible phantom is at large on the premises. Orloff explains the story behind Cecile's insanity to the doctor--a tale involving premature burial, grave-robbing and flagellation--and invites him to stay over. As Garondet spends an uneasy night at the castle, he finds himself sharing in Cecile's delusions.

Why Cult

Mad Scientist Mayhem

Professor Orloff's experiments spiral into terror, blending classic mad science tropes with a dash of continental depravity.

Invisibility Gone Wrong

The titular invisible monster and the chaos it brings offer a sinister twist on the classic unseen threat.

Gothic Castle Horror

A forbidding castle, shadowy dungeons, and uneasy nights set the tone for this blend of isolation and psychological dread.

Continental Sexploitation

With themes of female nudity, flagellation, and twisted relationships, the film doesn't shy away from its Euro sleaze credentials.

Questions from the Vault

What is Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster about? +

Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster follows Dr. Garondet as he is summoned to Professor Orloff's castle, encountering Orloff's troubled daughter and rumors of an invisible phantom haunting the premises.

When was Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster released? +

Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster was released in 1970.

Who directed Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster? +

Pierre Chevalier directed Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster.

How long is Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster? +

Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster? +

Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster is a horror film.

Where can I watch Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster? +

Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster is available to stream on SassyFlix.