Homunculus, 1. Teil: Der künstliche Mensch (1916)

The Perfect Man… Without Soul!

Run Time: 1h9m | Release: 18 Aug 1916

Genres: Horror | Science Fiction | Drama |

Production Countries: Germany

6.2 / 1010 Vote Count

Overview:

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.