The Ape Man

1943

1h 4m

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4.2/10

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A scientist is turned into an ape man.

Directors

William Beaudine

Writers

Barney A. Sarecky(screenplay by)

Karl Brown(story by)

Stars

Bela Lugosi

Louise Currie

Wallace Ford

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Dr. James Brewster

Billie Mason

Jeff Carter

Dr. George Randall

Agatha Brewster

The Ape

Captain O'Brien

Brady

Zippo

Reporter

O'Toole

Barney

Directors

William Beaudine

Writers

Barney A. Sarecky(screenplay by)

Karl Brown(story by)

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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

John Chard23 Oct, 2015