The Curious Dr. Humpp is a Spanish-Argentine science fiction/horror film from 1969 directed by Emilio Vieyra. The film centers around Dr. Humpp, a mad scientist who has created a serum that can control the minds and actions of others. The doctor uses this serum to create an army of brainwashed women whom he sends out to capture and seduce men to bring back to his laboratory to perform experiments on.
The film opens with a scene of a young couple parked in a car in a secluded area. Suddenly, they are attacked by a group of women who kill the man and kidnap the woman. The woman is taken to Dr. Humpp's laboratory where we see the doctor and his assistants conducting experiments on her. We are introduced to his assistant Mirta, who is also his lover and frequently helps him in his experiments. We also meet Laura, a former victim who has been turned into one of Dr. Humpp's brainwashed minions.
The plot thickens as we find out that Dr. Humpp is actually dying and needs a human body in order to transfer his mind into. He begins searching for the perfect body while continuing to experiment on his victims. Meanwhile, a group of scientists and government officials are working together to try and stop Dr. Humpp and his army of brainwashed women.
The film is filled with psychedelic imagery, bizarre costumes, and a soundtrack that is a mix of 60s rock and electronic music. The scenes in the laboratory are particularly gruesome, with Dr. Humpp and his assistants performing experiments that involve removing organs and inserting devices into the bodies of their victims. The film also contains several scenes of nudity and sexual content.
The acting in the film is not particularly strong, but it adds to the overall campy and over-the-top vibe of the movie. Ricardo Bauleo plays Dr. Humpp with a convincing level of insanity and Aldo Barbero is entertaining as the bumbling government agent trying to stop him. Gloria Prat, who plays Laura, delivers a strong performance as a victim turned into a brainwashed killing machine.
Despite its flaws, The Curious Dr. Humpp is an entertaining film that has become a cult classic. It has a certain charm that comes from its low budget production, and its mix of science fiction and horror make it a unique addition to the genre. The film has been described as a mix of Roger Corman's Poe adaptations and Jess Franco's psychedelic horror films.
Overall, The Curious Dr. Humpp is a bizarre and entertaining film that is not for the faint of heart. Its blend of science fiction and horror, coupled with its campy style, make it a must-see for fans of cult cinema.
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