4.2
A scientist is turned into an ape man.
Bela Lugosi
Dr. James Brewster
Louise Currie
Billie Mason
Wallace Ford
Jeff Carter
Henry Hall
Dr. George Randall
Minerva Urecal
Agatha Brewster
Emil Van Horn
The Ape
J. Farrell MacDonald
Captain O'Brien
Wheeler Oakman
Brady
Ralph Littlefield
Zippo
Jack Mulhall
Reporter
Charles Jordan
O'Toole
Charlie Hall
Barney
Director
William Beaudine
Screenplay
Barney A. Sarecky
Story
Karl Brown
October 23, 2015
4
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
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00