Episode 268 - Dark and Adult

A monster by any other name would spook as sweet... it's THE MANSTER (1959) aka SŌTŌ NO SATSUJINKI aka THE SPLIT from directors George Breakston and Kenneth G. Crane! An American/Japanese co-production, this schlocky-titled film is anything but as it tackles themes of masculinity and alcoholism. Context setting 00:00; Synopsis 10:15; Discussion 29:07; Ranking 45:17