This silly, stagebound but entertaining little monster-mash from Universal horror writer/director Curt Siodmak stars burly Raymond Burr as a steward on a rubber plantation whose romantic tryst with the boss' wife (Barbara Payton) eventually leads to the employer's murder. When one of the voodoo-practicing servants of the ex-boss learns of this, he concocts a magic potion which transforms Burr (apparently) into a "sukaras" -- a kind of were-ape which roams the village by night, savaging the locals and sparking a plodding ...
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This silly, stagebound but entertaining little monster-mash from Universal horror writer/director Curt Siodmak stars burly Raymond Burr as a steward on a rubber plantation whose romantic tryst with the boss' wife (Barbara Payton) eventually leads to the employer's murder. When one of the voodoo-practicing servants of the ex-boss learns of this, he concocts a magic potion which transforms Burr (apparently) into a "sukaras" -- a kind of were-ape which roams the village by night, savaging the locals and sparking a plodding investigation by the local constable (Lon Chaney, Jr.). Enjoyable if only for its relentless goofiness, with an ending that will have most viewers wondering if Siodmak forgot to include a reel or two in his final edit. Cavett Binion, Rovi
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Martin Garralaga, Woody Strode, Paul Maxey, Carol Varga, Gisela Werbisek, Paul Cavanagh, Tom Conway, Raymond Burr, Lon Chaney... Very good. 1951 Run time: 70. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Barbara Payton, Lon Chaney, Jr., Raymond Burr, Tom Conway, Paul Cavanagh. Fine in fine packaging. Language: English. Run time: 66 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1951. (D3-17) DVD movie is in Near Mint condition, with case in Near Mint condition.
