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The Devil Bat

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Bela Lugosi and Suzanne Kaaren in The Devil Bat (1940)
A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it.
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  • Horror
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A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it.A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it.A mad scientist develops an aftershave lotion that causes his gigantic bats to kill anyone who wears it.
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3.1K
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  • Director
    • Jean Yarbrough
  • Writers
    • John T. Neville(screen play by)
    • George Bricker(original story by)
  • Stars
    • Bela Lugosi
    • Suzanne Kaaren
    • Dave O'Brien
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jean Yarbrough
  • Writers
    • John T. Neville(screen play by)
    • George Bricker(original story by)
  • Stars
    • Bela Lugosi
    • Suzanne Kaaren
    • Dave O'Brien
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 87User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
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    Bela Lugosi and Suzanne Kaaren in The Devil Bat (1940)
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    Bela Lugosi
    Bela Lugosi
    • Dr. Paul Carruthers
    Suzanne Kaaren
    Suzanne Kaaren
    • Mary Heath
    Dave O'Brien
    Dave O'Brien
    • Johnny Layton
    Guy Usher
    • Henry Morton
    Yolande Donlan
    Yolande Donlan
    • Maxine
    • (as Yolande Mallott)
    Donald Kerr
    • 'One-Shot' McGuire
    Edmund Mortimer
    Edmund Mortimer
    • Martin Heath
    • (as Edward Mortimer)
    Gene O'Donnell
    • Don Morton
    Alan Baldwin
    • Tommy Heath
    John Ellis
    • Roy Heath
    Arthur Q. Bryan
    • Joe McGinty
    Hal Price
    Hal Price
    • Chief Wilkins
    John Davidson
    John Davidson
    • Prof. Raines
    Billy Griffith
    • Coroner
    • (scenes deleted)
    Wally Rairden
    • Walter King
    • (as Wally Rairdon)
    • Director
      • Jean Yarbrough
    • Writers
      • John T. Neville(screen play by)
      • George Bricker(original story by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This low-budget thriller, boosted by Bela Lugosi, was one of the biggest successes for the poverty row Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC). After the war, the studio tried to recapture this success by producing an in-name-only sequel, Devil Bat's Daughter (1946), and a virtual shot-by-shot remake, The Flying Serpent (1946).
    • Goofs
      When the reporter wrestles the doctor to the ground near the end of the film, their feet clearly wrinkle the fake grass on the set.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Paul Carruthers: Now, rub it on the tender part of your neck.

    • Crazy credits
      [Prologue] All Heathville loved Paul Carruthers, their kindly village doctor. No one suspected that in his home laboratory on a hillside overlooking the magnificent estate of Martin Heath, the doctor found time to conduct certain private experiments -- weird, terrifying experiments.
    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a colorized version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Devil Bat's Daughter (1946)

    User reviews87

    Review
    Top review
    This one's for one shot
    'One Shot' McGuire steals this show. Donald Kerr turns in a great performance as frenchy chasing Newspaper photographer/Johnny Layton cronie. I think it's his best role since Happy Hapton in Mars attacks the World.

    I love the look on Bela's face whenever he delivers the cryptic farewell, "Good bye". Ever since I saw this film I can't wear aftershave.But what a diabolical plan. It was almost perfect. I can't wait to see Devil Bat's Daughter. I hope it's better than Dracula's Daughter.

    I love when the family patriarch stops by Bela's in the beginning and tells him how he just went over the figures and it turns out he's a lot richer than Bela. After he leaves, Bela has a thinking voice over as his diabolical laughing face turns into an intense bitter stare.

    Man this movie is Awesome, and what a fitting ending.
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    • Nov 14, 2003

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Killer Bats
    • Production company
      • Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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