The Corpse Vanishes

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The Corpse Vanishes (1942, USA) is a Horror-Sci-Fi film directed by Wallace Fox.

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Main Details

  • Released on May 8, 1942
  • B&W
  • Running time: 64 minutes
  • Production Co.: Sam Katzman Productions
  • Distribution Co.: Monogram Pictures
  • Directed by Wallace Fox
  • Written by Sam Robins, Gerard Schnitzer, Harvey Gates
  • Starring Bela Lugosi, Luana Walters, Tristram Coffin

Plot Summary

  • A scientist, aided by an old hag and her two sons, kills virginal brides, steals their bodies, and extracts gland fluid to keep his ancient wife alive and young.


Taglines

  • KIDNAPPED BRIDES Are The Victims Of His Terror! Prepare to shudder when you see the strange practices of this doctor who sacrificed beautiful women for the sake of a mad love! (original poster)
  • Horror...to make your hair stand on end! Thrills...to make you grip the edge of your seat! See...A SECRET of love...sealed by DEATH! (Print Ad-Tacoma Times, ((Tacoma, Wash.)) 16 October 1942)
  • Horror to make your hair stand on end!
  • Keeper of the Grotto of Torture!
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