William Nigh

Ape (1940) William Nigh

Boris Karloff stars as Dr. Bernard Adrian, a scientist experimenting with a cure for polio that requires a transfusion of spinal fluid. His samples destroyed by an escaped circus ape on a rampage (isn't that always the way), the desperate doc-having killed the crazed simian-decides to wear the animal's skin as he goes about murdering locals to replenish his supply of the precious fluid. It's the perfect crime! Maris Wrixon, Gene O'Donnell, Dorothy Vaughan co-star in this truly offbeat horror tale. 62 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.