A man (Boris Karloff) is framed for murder by gangsters and then executed, but he is brought back to life through the efforts of a scientist (Edmund Gwenn) who seeks to learn what the man experienced while dead. The revivified fellow confronts those responsible for his demise, with fatal results. Solid performances (including Ricardo Cortez as a gangster) and some clever scripting make this an effective little horror film.

  Recommended. Otto finds this one pleasing enough to relax.

Movie 559 for 2021.