The Devil Bat
"He's Trained His Brood of Blood-Hungry Bats to Kill on Command!"
Originally released in 1940. The Devil Bat is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Jean Yarbrough. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bela Lugosi, Suzanne Kaaren, and Dave O'Brien
Synopsis
Dr. Paul Carruthers is frustrated because he thinks his employers, Mary Heath and Henry Morton, have cheated him out of the company's profits. He decides to get revenge by altering bats to grow twice their normal size and training them to attack when they smell a perfume of his own making. He mixes the perfume into a lotion, which he offers as a gift to Mary and Henry. When they turn up dead, a newspaper reporter decides to investigate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (85 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PRC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil Bat about?
Dr. Paul Carruthers is frustrated because he thinks his employers, Mary Heath and Henry Morton, have cheated him out of the company's profits. He decides to get revenge by altering bats to grow twi...
Who directed The Devil Bat?
The Devil Bat was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
How long is The Devil Bat?
The Devil Bat has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The Devil Bat released?
The Devil Bat was released on December 13, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil Bat?
The main cast of The Devil Bat includes Bela Lugosi, Suzanne Kaaren, Dave O'Brien, Guy Usher, Yolande Donlan.