The Corpse Vanishes
The Corpse Vanishes

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The Corpse Vanishes

1942
Movie
63 min
English

A scientist keeps his wife young by killing, stealing the bodies of, and taking the gland fluid from virgin brides.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: W. Lee WilderGenres: Horror, Mystery, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A newspaper publisher is investigating a series of mysterious disappearances of young women. He discovers that a local doctor, known for his strange experiments, is abducting these women to drain their blood and sell it as a Fountain of Youth elixir. The publisher must race against time to uncover the doctor's sinister plot and save the latest victim before it's too late.

Critical Reception

As a low-budget B-movie from the era, 'The Corpse Vanishes' received modest attention upon its release, primarily noted for its horror elements and Bela Lugosi's presence. While not a critical darling, it has gained a cult following over the years among fans of classic horror and noir films for its campy charm and effective suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and Bela Lugosi's performance.

  • Criticized for its low budget and occasionally contrived plot.

  • Appreciated for its camp value and noir elements by genre enthusiasts.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but where available, it's often cited as an enjoyable B-movie horror flick with a classic monster movie feel. Some viewers appreciate its dated charm and suspense, while others find its production values and narrative predictable by modern standards.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in only eight days on a budget of approximately $40,000.

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CinemaSerf

Bela Lugosi can't quite keep this rather dull, derivative, story from falling flat. He portrays a scientist who kidnaps young, beautiful brides in order to extract their life source and inject it into his now ancient wife in order to rejuve...