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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Actors


Boris Karloff
Maris Wrixon
Gene O'Donnell
Dorothy Vaughan
Henry Hall

User Reviews

fred c newmeyer
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
leslie s hiscott
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
koji shima
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
kinji fukasaku
Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.
franco prosperi
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
giorgio simonelli
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
ted post
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
kenneth hartford
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
ngai hoi-fung
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
muriel box
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
harold young
I found it difficult to stay invested.
albert parker
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
lynn shores
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
wu fei-chie
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
alfred e green
Excellent performances all around.
law chi
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
joseph green
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
alan gibson
Weak character development left me uninterested.
julian roffman
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
r john hugh
Poorly executed with weak performances.

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