Invisible Ghost
Invisible Ghost

Invisible Ghost

1941Movie64 minEnglish

The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Joseph H. LewisGenres: Horror, Mystery, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A wealthy man, haunted by the death of his wife, begins to experience hallucinations of her return. These visions are exacerbated by his overbearing mother who manipulates him through psychological games. As his grip on reality loosens, a series of mysterious murders begins to occur, and he becomes the prime suspect, struggling to prove his innocence while battling his own perceived madness.

Critical Reception

Invisible Ghost is often considered a lesser entry in Bela Lugosi's career, suffering from a low budget and a convoluted plot. While Lugosi's performance is a highlight, the film's narrative struggles to maintain suspense and coherence. It is typically viewed as a B-movie that capitalized on Lugosi's name, offering a standard but uninspired horror mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Bela Lugosi delivers a committed performance, though hampered by the material.
  • The plot is convoluted and lacks genuine suspense.
  • A typical low-budget horror film of the era, relying on atmosphere and a star name.

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Fun Fact

Despite the film's title, the 'invisible ghost' element is not supernatural, but rather a psychological manifestation manipulated by the characters.

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A fine performance from Bela Lugosi in a sort of "Jeykll and Hyde" role as a respectable man by day but a killer at night - driven by the hypnotic effects of seeing his dead wife back from the grave. The storyline is pretty tosh; and but fo...