Song at Midnight

A doctor obsessed with his wife's beauty creates a serum to preserve her youth. However, his experiments turn her into a monstrous creature. His daughter, believing her mother is dead, falls in love with a young man who uncovers the dark secret of her mother's fate.

Song at Midnight is a lesser-known Universal horror film that, while featuring a compelling premise and a typically strong performance from George Zucco, is often criticized for its slow pacing and dated special effects. It has gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its unique take on the "mad scientist" trope and its gothic atmosphere.

• Praised for George Zucco's performance and its atmospheric gothic setting.
• Criticized for its sluggish pace and somewhat unconvincing special effects.
• Seen as an interesting, though flawed, entry in the Universal horror canon.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Song at Midnight are scarce due to its age and limited availability. Those who have seen it often appreciate its vintage horror feel and the classic performance from Zucco, but acknowledge its shortcomings in pacing and modern-day production values.

The film was originally released with a different title, 'The Love Madman,' before being re-edited and re-released by Universal Pictures as 'Song at Midnight'.