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: 2026-04-01 21:41:38
Genre:
Horror
Mystery
Science Fiction
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bernard carr
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
alberto de martino
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
george cukor
Poorly executed with weak performances.
harold young
I found it difficult to stay invested.
harry o hoyt
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
jacques tourneur
Excellent performances all around.
joseph green
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
bruce mitchell
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
giorgio simonelli
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
william j hole jr
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
robert g vignola
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
maurice elvey
Poorly executed with weak performances.
freddie francis
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
kenneth hartford
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
richard whorf
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
riccardo freda
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
john sturges
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
peter bogdanovich
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
john ainsworth
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
stuart heisler
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.