The Ape Man

Released Mar 5, 1943

1h 4m

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A doctor (Bela Lugosi) injects himself with ape fluid and turns hairy; he needs human fluid to turn back.

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Jul 31, 2005

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Bob Bloom

Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

One of Lugosi's Monogram cheapies; not very good, silly and campy.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 14, 2003

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Classically bad, so bizarre it's good.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 21, 2002

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Chris M

There is a LOT wrong with this movie. I'm no doctor, but I'm sure there is more than one syringe full of spinal fluid in a human being. Also, I'm also convinced the spinal fluid isn't required to live. Realistically he might be causing paralyzation in people, not death. Next, that has got to be the worst Gorilla costume in movie history. I've seen better costumes in "3 Stooges" shorts. The makeup effects consist of gluing hair to his face and hands. But what's really good? Bela Lugosi as a doctor driven to insanity by desperation for a cure. Early on before he goes full mad scientist, you can hear the regret and sadness in his performance. He gave his performance more depth than a silly sci-fi horror like this deserved. He made Dr. Brewster sympathetic. Most of the other characters are likable too. It has a so bad it's good quality and Bela Lugosi deserved more attention for his amazing acting skill he had and not punish this movie for the many flaws it has.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/23

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Chris J

The Ape - Approved (1h 2m) 1940 - Horror 1/5 stars Two films, both from the 50 Horror Films Classic set. Two films I feel like I should've enjoyed more than I did. I won't spend a lot of time on either as I highly doubt most will try to see these. I feel like most of the films in this set will be of similar quality but I'll still push through them all.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/25/21

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Audience Member

GREATEST MOVIE EVER PRODUCED IN ALL OF HISTORY!!!! HE IS AN APE, and get this ALSO A MAN

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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martin a

A great vintage horror that is fun with shocks and a great cast

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Don't get me wrong this is a bad movie. A bad bad bad movie, but there's something about it that's strangely appealing. (Not a recommendation)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

Lugosi with LOTS of hair--Going Ape in Hollywood Circa 1943 Bela Lugosi style!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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William Beaudine

Director

Bela Lugosi

Dr. James Brewster

Wallace Ford

Jeff B. Carter

Louise Currie

Billie Mason

Minerva Urecal

Agatha Brewster

Henry Hall

Dr. George Randall

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Synopsis

A doctor (Bela Lugosi) injects himself with ape fluid and turns hairy; he needs human fluid to turn back.

Director: William Beaudine
Producer: Sam Katzman, Jack Dietz
Production Co: Banner Productions Inc.
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 5, 1943, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 7, 2015
Runtime: 1h 4m

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