The Devil Bat (1940)
6/10
B-movie fun
23 August 2005
Bela Lugosi is Dr. Paul Corruthers, a bitter betrayed scientist, who makes a shaving lotion and then makes huge bats that attack anyone who dare wear says perfume. He uses these two in conjunction to get even with those that have wronged him in the past and their families. This is an entertaining, if a bit melodramatic little B-movie. It's always nice to watch the excellent Bela Lugosi act (well almost, some films that he's appeared in are absolutely dreadful, mostly the ones in the later part of his life) A lot of unintentional laughs and a generally fun feel add up to a delightful film of yesteryear. I recommend this one.

My Grade: C+

DVD Extras: Intro by Bela Lugosi Jr.; Commentary by Lugosi Jr. and Ted Newsom; Image gallery; 30 minute "the Dr. Prescribed Death" radio play; Trailers for "the Human Monster", "Scared to Death"
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