The Ape Man

Well there was a war on, but even so - it's still a really rather daft sci-fi story that doesn't really do anyone any favours. "Brewster" (Bela Lugosi) and his pal "Randall" (Henry Hall) have been carrying out some experiments that have gone a bit awry leaving the former man a little more hirsute than he'd like. It seems the only cure is to inject spinal fluid into his body, but that has to come from a live victim and his pal isn't so keen on committing murder. That poses quite a quandary for "Brewster" and his sister - the scene-stealing, squealing, Minerva Urecal, especially as his search to procure this serum starts to attract the attention of the police and two pesky reporters, one of whom "Billie" (Louise Currie) might also end up a target for his needle. It's all set in a large house with a secret basement, an extra big ape and Lugosi runs around half the time reminding me of Robert Newton. It's cheap, cheerful and it's very basic nature actually adds to the enjoyment as it shows off the skills of the make-up artiste in the worst possible light. It's tongue is firmly in it's cheek and taken in that spirit, it's really quite fun.