The Lady and the Monster

"REPUBLIC brings you a Box Office CHILLER!"

Apr 17 1944 Approved 1h 26m
Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A millionaire's brain is preserved after his death by a scientist and his two assistants, only to create a telepathic monster.

Plot

Prof. Franz Mueller is trying to sustain brain activity to keep important people's minds beyond their deaths. A fortuitous plane crash allows a Mueller to remove and preserve the victim's brain in a special solution he has been developing. As the brain is treated with plasma, it begins to telepathically take control of the scientist's assistant, Patrick Cory. The longer this continues, the stronger the connection to Patrick's mind. In fact, his whole personality takes on aspects of Henry Donovan, a ruthless millionaire financial wizard. Donovan wants Patrick to win freedom for Roger Collins who has wrongfully imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit. Mueller's other assistant, lovely Janice Farrell, is conflicted. She knows that Mueller has eyes for her, but is repulsed by him as a person. She is sweet on Patrick. The two plan to run away together until Donovan's personality takes over.

Written by

Dane Lussier, Frederick Kohner, Curt Siodmak

Directed by

George Sherman

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
530
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA