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A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it.A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it.A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it.
Yolande Donlan
- Maxine
- (as Yolande Mallott)
Edmund Mortimer
- Martin Heath
- (as Edward Mortimer)
Billy Griffith
- Coroner
- (scenes deleted)
Wally Rairden
- Walter King
- (as Wally Rairdon)
Hulusi Kentmen
- Dr. Professor David
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThis low-budget thriller, boosted by Bela Lugosi, was one of the biggest successes for the poverty row Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC). After the war, the studio tried to recapture this success by producing an in-name-only sequel, Devil Bat's Daughter (1946), and a virtual shot-by-shot remake, The Flying Serpent (1946).
- GoofsWhen the reporter wrestles the doctor to the ground near the end of the film, their feet clearly wrinkle the fake grass on the set.
- Quotes
Dr. Paul Carruthers: Now, rub it on the tender part of your neck.
- Crazy credits[Prologue] All Heathville loved Paul Carruthers, their kindly village doctor. No one suspected that in his home laboratory on a hillside overlooking the magnificent estate of Martin Heath, the doctor found time to conduct certain private experiments -- weird, terrifying experiments.
- Alternate versionsAlso available in a colorized version.
- ConnectionsEdited into Devil Bat's Daughter (1946)
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An inventor gets revenge on his treacherous employer and family by programming vampire bats to attack them.
Wow, those devil bats look more like eagles than little flying mammals. I thought they might have to get a fighter plane to knock them down. Still, this is a tightly scripted, more believable than most, horror film. Sure, it's got its hokey elements; plus, it's a PRC production meaning the exterior sets are about ten-feet by ten-feet. But at least, Lugosi doesn't have to mug it up all the time. In fact, his nice guy is pretty persuasive, even if he's got his mad scientist moments. Good thing Dave O'Brien's around. He's really lively, more than expected for such a cheapo. And please, I'm lusting after the maid, Yolande Donlan. I can see why ace filmmaker Val Guest scooped her up for his prestige productions. Anyhow, this is a better than average little thriller that understandably led to several sequels. Thanks to the movie, however, I won't be using shaving lotion unless the window's closed and I'm going to bed.
Wow, those devil bats look more like eagles than little flying mammals. I thought they might have to get a fighter plane to knock them down. Still, this is a tightly scripted, more believable than most, horror film. Sure, it's got its hokey elements; plus, it's a PRC production meaning the exterior sets are about ten-feet by ten-feet. But at least, Lugosi doesn't have to mug it up all the time. In fact, his nice guy is pretty persuasive, even if he's got his mad scientist moments. Good thing Dave O'Brien's around. He's really lively, more than expected for such a cheapo. And please, I'm lusting after the maid, Yolande Donlan. I can see why ace filmmaker Val Guest scooped her up for his prestige productions. Anyhow, this is a better than average little thriller that understandably led to several sequels. Thanks to the movie, however, I won't be using shaving lotion unless the window's closed and I'm going to bed.
- dougdoepke
- Jul 31, 2014
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- Runtime1 hour 8 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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