Review of The Corpse Vanishes (1942) by Orlok W — 24 Jun 2013
Calling all cars... Calling all cars... A mad scientist is on the loose! The synopsis on IMDb describes it pretty clearly: "A scientist [Lugosi], aided by an old hag and her two sons - a malicious dwarf and a brutish moron - kills virgin brides, steals their bodies, and extracts gland fluid to keep his ancient wife alive and young.
" The '60s horror film Corruption with Peter Cushing is kind of a remake of this idea. What this summary fails to mention is that Luana Walters is Pat Hunter, cub reporter assigned to the society column.
Though she is constantly belittled by the men around her for being a woman, she is the only one who realizes the orchids found on each dead bride are important clues. Walters' line delivery is sometimes questionable, but she brings an energy that is lacking in all the other characters.
This review of The Corpse Vanishes (1942) was written by Orlok W on 24 Jun 2013.
The Corpse Vanishes has generally received negative reviews.
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