The Artificial Man (1916)

The Perfect Man… Without Soul!

Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popular serial in Germany during World War I even influencing the dress of fashionable Berlin. Foenss, a Danish star, is the perfect creature manufactured in a laboratory by Kuehne. Having discovered his origins, that he has no 'soul' and is incapable of love, he revenges himself on mankind, instigating revolutions and becoming a monstrous but beautiful tyrant, relentlessly pursued by his creator-father who seeks to rectify his mistake.

Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Drama

Stars: Fern Andra, Josef Bunzl, Maria Carmi, Aud Egede-Nissen, Lia Borré

Release Date: 1916-08-18

Country: Germany

Ratings: 6.2 / 10 (10 votes)

Runtime: 69 mins