The Ape (1940)

Description: Jungle Beast or Man of Science? Dr. Bernard Adrian is a kindly scientist who seeks to cure a young woman's polio. He needs human spinal fluid to complete the formula for his experimental serum. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing the townspeople. Can there be a connection?
Director: William Nigh
Producer: william nigh
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Negative (base on 136 reviews)
Published Date: 2025-12-18 02:00:26
Genre: Horror Mystery Science Fiction
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Boris Karloff
Maris Wrixon
Gene O'Donnell
Dorothy Vaughan
Henry Hall

User Reviews

eddie nicart  👍

A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.

clarence brown  👍

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

busby berkeley  👎

Weak pacing made it drag in several places.

joseph losey  👎

The story felt flat and lacked momentum.

rupert julian  👎

The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.

riccardo freda  👍

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

walter shumway  👎

Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.

michael reeves  👎

Poorly executed with weak performances.

george schaefer  👍

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

henry king  👎

The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.

lina wertmuller  👍

A strong, engaging story from start to finish.

richard wallace  👎

An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.

william l nolte  👍

Excellent performances all around.

leslie pearce  👍

A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.

robert e pearson  👍

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

garson kanin  👎

Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.

gilbert cates  👎

The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.

william marshall  👎

One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.

james l wolcott  👎

The tone kept shifting and never settled.

malcolm st clair  👍

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

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