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Dr. Paul Carruthers
Mary Heath
Johnny Layton
Henry Morton
Maxine

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Critic Reviews for The Devil Bat
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With the assistance of his trusty bats Beyyyla sets out to take revenge on his megalomaniac corporate employer. Need I say more?
October 22, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
In many of his movies, Bela Lugosi has bats in his belfry. But only in 'The Devil Bat' does he *really* have bats in his belfry, or at least in the secret chamber behind his hidden laboratory.
October 24, 2013 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
If nothing else, the film does offer the enviable opportunity to hear Lugosi bellow to one of his inferiors, "Imbecile! Bombastic ignoramus!"
September 21, 2013 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
the worst bat effect ever
May 2, 2008 | Rating: 1.5/4 -
Horror fluff noted for Lugosi starring role.
March 8, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 -
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September 29, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Audience Reviews for The Devil Bat
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Dec 27, 2011It's very simple. You want Lugosi to be a vampire again, but you don't want to rip off the success of Dracula. How do you do it? Make Lugosi a doctor who experiments on bats that he trains to go out and kill people at night for him. Oh, and you might not want to call it a vampire bat... that would be too obvious. To me, that pretty much sums up The Devil Bat. It's an attempt to capitalize on Lugosi's legacy as the most famous vampire in the history of cinema. Lugosi actually gives a great performance in the film, but the film's has some very broad humor mixed in that sort of destroys any sense of atmosphere it might have. There are two newspaper reporters who are constantly handing out one liners while they investigate the murders taking place. It's very silly at times, but it somehow works well enough for what it is. It isn't anything particularly scary, but it's enjoyable to an extent. It's good for Lugosi's performance, that much is certain.Tim S Super Reviewer
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Nov 28, 2011A campy and fun little horror film, elevated only by Bela Lugosi and his great portrayal of Dr. Paul Carruthers. The bat effects are pretty poor, especially by today's standards. The movie, despite its limitations, makes for a dark and fun little watch so long as your expectations are tempered. As usual like most of these older horror films, the ending is rapidly wrapped up with a generic happy ending. For fans of campy horror flicks or, like me, fans of Bela Lugosi who appreciative his wonderfully diabolical performances.Chris B Super Reviewer
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Sep 05, 2010I don't know why Lugosi couldn't have just been a vampire again, but I suppose this is supposed to be a variation on Dracula somehow. I don't know, but this was actually a good movie, and Lugosi is always cool.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Sep 16, 2009It is debatable just how seriously the film took itself but Lugosi is in top form and the movie never fails to entertain.Eduardo C Super Reviewer
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