One of the most enjoyable things Orson Welles ever did, regardless of medium, and he proves himself once again (Dracula already established it) a great lost horror movie star. Here he plays a scientist operating on brains in his lab; in true Frankenstein style he is criticised for playing God, and of course gets his come-uppance when he becomes possessed by one brain, that belonging to Donovan. I’ve never seen a film version of Curt Siodmak’s famous book – I get the feeling it would look just plain silly, talking to brains, but it works fine on radio, and Welles has a high old time. Great fun. This was the first time Suspense did a two-parter and the first time they did something science fiction-ish, and it was worth it. For copies see here.
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