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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maurice elvey
Poorly executed with weak performances.
richard brooks
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
george sherman
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
freddie francis
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
james cruze
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
steve sekely
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
claudio guerin hill
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
clyde bruckman
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
ray dennis steckler
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
leslie s hiscott
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
charles chaplin
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
joseph m newman
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
george templeton
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
bretaigne windust
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
alan gibson
Weak character development left me uninterested.
john o'connor
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
joseph losey
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
busby berkeley
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
lina wertmuller
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
jack arnold
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.