The Bat (1959)

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Directed by

Crane Wilbur

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Vincent Price
Dr. Malcolm Wells

Agnes Moorehead
Cornelia van Gorder

Gavin Gordon
Lt. Andy Anderson

John Sutton
Warner - The Chauffeur

Lenita Lane
Lizzie Allen

Elaine Edwards
Dale Bailey

Darla Hood
Judy Hollander

John Bryant
Mark Fleming

Written by

Crane Wilbur
(screen story)

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Enjoyable, if not great

2 years, 8 months ago at Jul 14 12:43

Kyle Ellis

I saw The Bat mainly for one of my favourite actors Vincent Price. I found the film enjoyable on the most part. Some parts are a little too talky, the middle drags and the twist is revealed too early. However it is atmospherically shot and the house itself is amazing. There is also a haunting score, a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps things taut, crisp dialogue and a gimmicky but intriguing and f... read more

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Description: Vincent Price and Agnes Moorhead star in this 1959 film about strange goings on in an old house. The house is called The Oaks and has over $1000 000 worth of stolen securites hidden somewhere inside it. It seems that everyone is looking for the money too and who can blame them? The only problem is that a dangerous criminal, known only as The Bat, is also looking for the missing loot. The Bat kills his victims by ripping their throats out with a steel claw and doesn't seem to have a face. Perhaps mystery author Cornelia van Gorder (Moorhhead) will be able to put a face to the crimes and, if her answer's on the money, find the mis ... (more)

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Enjoyable, if not great

“I saw The Bat mainly for one of my favourite actors Vincent Price. I found the film enjoyable on the most part. Some parts are a little too talky, the middle drags and the twist is revealed too early. However it is atmospherically shot and the house itself is amazing. There is also a haunting score, a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps things taut, crisp dialogue and a gimmicky but intriguing and fun, on the most part, story. Vincent Price is not in the film much but that doesn't stop him from stealing all his scenes seamlessly with his effortlessly charismatic and suave presence, his distinctive voice and droll delivery. Agnes Moorhead is even better in a terrific performance that is wonderfully crotchety with deliciously incredulous delivery of lines and body language. Overall, an enjoyab” read more