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The Ape Man

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4.2/10 • 40

1943-03-051h 4m

HorrorScience FictionCrime

No one is safe from the cruel desires of this inhuman fiend!

A scientist is turned into an ape man.

Directors
William Beaudine
Editors
Carl Pierson

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Bela Lugosi

    Bela Lugosi

    Dr. James Brewster

  2. Louise Currie

    Louise Currie

    Billie Mason

  3. Wallace Ford

    Wallace Ford

    Jeff Carter

  4. Henry Hall

    Henry Hall

    Dr. George Randall

  5. Minerva Urecal

    Minerva Urecal

    Agatha Brewster

  6. Emil Van Horn

    Emil Van Horn

    The Ape

  7. J. Farrell MacDonald

    J. Farrell MacDonald

    Captain O'Brien

  8. Wheeler Oakman

    Wheeler Oakman

    Brady

  9. Ralph Littlefield

    Ralph Littlefield

    Zippo

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John Chard

Oct 23, 2015

4/10

Bela Goes Ape! William Beaudine directs and Bela Lugosi stars in this cheapie horror that finds Lugosi as a mad scientist who has transformed himself into an ape man hybrid. Cue more mad science as Lugosi and his pet gorilla go on a killing spree in search of the spinal fluid that may cure Lugosi of his ills... It's not to be taken seriously, of course, since it's all very goofy and over melodramatic. Lugosi does turn in some genuine moments of acting that hold the attention, whilst an array of energetic characters buzz in and out of the story. The science is nutty and the means and motives of Lugosi's initial experiments are left floating up where Dandelo the cat would eventually wind up. But it's a short piece that doesn't hang around to annoy or dull the senses, it's not very good, but at least it isn't boring with it. 4/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
mad scientist