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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Actors


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

User Reviews

henry koster  👍

A strong, engaging story from start to finish.

sung ting-mei  👍

Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.

harry winer  👍

One of the better films I've watched in a while.

kenneth hartford  👍

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

john ainsworth  👎

The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.

ben f wilson  👎

The special effects were subpar and distracting.

james v kern  👎

A promising premise, but the execution fell short.

henry king  👎

The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.

michael reeves  👎

Poorly executed with weak performances.

james dearden  👍

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

rudolph mate  👍

A strong, engaging story from start to finish.

fred c newmeyer  👎

Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.

spencer gordon bennet  👎

The tone kept shifting and never settled.

monte brice  👍

A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.

alan crosland  👍

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

ray kellogg  👍

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

raymond longford  👍

Loved the characters and the emotional depth.

paolo heusch  👍

Excellent performances all around.

maurice elvey  👎

Poorly executed with weak performances.

michael r lawrence  👍

An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.

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