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The Devil Bat (1940) is a chilling classic horror film starring the legendary Bela Lugosi, blending mad science, revenge, and terror into one unforgettable story.

FILM SYNOPSIS

Dr. Paul Carruthers, a brilliant but embittered scientist, is cheated out of his invention by greedy businessmen. Consumed by revenge, he creates giant killer bats trained to murder anyone wearing a special aftershave scent. As bodies begin to pile up, suspicion spreads through a quiet town — but the truth is more horrifying than anyone imagines.

This film is a striking example of early American horror, where psychological obsession meets low-budget ingenuity, creating a cult classic that still shocks today.

CAST

Bela Lugosi as Dr. Paul Carruthers
Suzanne Kaaren as Mary Heath
Dave O’Brien as Johnny Layton
Guy Usher as Henry Morton
Donald Kerr as “One-Shot” McGuire

BEHIND THE SCENES

Director: Jean Yarbrough
Studio: Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC)
Release Year: 1940
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Crime
Trivia: Real bats were used for several scenes, contributing to the film’s eerie realism and cult reputation. Bela Lugosi reportedly rewrote parts of his dialogue to intensify the character’s madness.

SCENE-BY-SCENE TIME CODES (YOUTUBE-FRIENDLY)

00:00 – Opening Credits & Ominous Setup
03:12 – Dr. Carruthers’ Betrayal Revealed
08:45 – The First Mysterious Death
15:30 – Introduction of the Scent Experiment
23:10 – Giant Bat Attacks in the Night
32:40 – Town Panic and Rising Suspicion
45:05 – The Mad Scientist Unmasked
56:20 – Final Confrontation and Dark Resolution

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