Review of The Bat Whispers (1930) by Sonia J — 13 Oct 2007

An unusual film with great pionereing wide screen cinematograpthy.

This review of The Bat Whispers (1930) was written by Sonia J on 13 Oct 2007.

The Bat Whispers has generally received mixed reviews.

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THE BAT WHISPERS has got to be one of the looniest films I have ever seen. There is no point trying to make any sense of the plot…

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There's no doubting the sincerity or intention of The Bat Whispers, only how well it's aged…

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In my opinion better than its predecessor and its 1950's remake starring Vincent price. Pretty fun movie. Just watch it, you'll have a good time…

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The Bat Whispers is a talkie remake of Roland West's silent 1926 version…

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