Sunday, September 25, 2022

cinema history class: return of the ape man (1944)

  


As always, there may be spoilers here. And the trailer may be NSFW and/or NSFL.

Session: Cheap Thrills! (Week 3)
Movie: Return of the Ape Man (1944)
Directed by Philip Rosen

Plot:
Two scientists bring a frozen cavemen back to life, but they have very different ideas about what to do with him. Horror ensues.

Reaction and Other Folderol:
The whole thing is kind of a good idea. In some ways it bears a strong resemblance to the Frankenstein story, with the ape man and his manufactured intelligence standing in for the monster. Bela Lugosi and John Carradine make an interesting team; Lugosi is always good. But the movie, enjoyable as it is to watch, is just not memorable.

Ratings
Me: 7
Christina: 8
Dave: 9.5
Ethan: 8
Joe: 9.8

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