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Movie poster: The Ape (1940)
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1940 · 62 min Horror Mystery Science Fiction
4.7 / 10 · TMDB

Dr. Bernard Adrian is a kindly scientist who seeks to cure a young woman's polio. He needs human spinal fluid to complete the formula for his experimental serum. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing the townspeople. Can there be a connection?

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📋 Film Details

Year 1940
Country United States of America
Genre Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Director William Nigh
Runtime 62 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.7/10 (40 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Ape is an acquired taste at 4.7/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1940. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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