The Devil Bat
Watch TrailerDr. 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.
Watch online
Click to play
📋 Film Details
| Year | 1940 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Horror, Science Fiction, Crime |
| Director | Jean Yarbrough |
| Runtime | 68 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (85 votes) |
📺 Where to Watch
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Devil Bat is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. 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
🎭 Cast
🎬 Similar Movies
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
A History of Violence
The Interpreter
Minority Report
Arsenic and Old Lace
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Back to the Future
Cinderella's Revenge
The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part III
💬 Audience Reviews
Audience Score
Write a Review
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: