What a wacko flick it is- weddings that are more like funerals, Lugosi inside an infernal lab, and the Addams family circa-1942. Yup, it's a Monogram special sure to bring in war weary crowds. And what a great cast-mix of beauty and beast, from monster Eldredge on one side to beauteous Walter on the other, with cat woman Russell in between. And shouldn't overlook tiny Angelo Rossitto adding his own big dollop of dwarfish color.
So how's Lugosi going to keep wife Russell young and sinister since --surprise, surprise-- she seems to be aging. No problem as long as girls keep getting married and sniffing orchids. His wicked lab provides the solution even if the brides keep piling up. That is, until newswoman Walter picks up the scent and things begin to unravel amid coffins in the old dark house.
Of course, no one expects high class drama from budget constrained Monogram. Nonetheless, the visuals are entertaining thanks mainly to the picturesque cast, while the story amounts to an imaginative stretch befitting the genre. So if you've got a spare hour and, like me, don't mind chancing cheapos, give it a try.
So how's Lugosi going to keep wife Russell young and sinister since --surprise, surprise-- she seems to be aging. No problem as long as girls keep getting married and sniffing orchids. His wicked lab provides the solution even if the brides keep piling up. That is, until newswoman Walter picks up the scent and things begin to unravel amid coffins in the old dark house.
Of course, no one expects high class drama from budget constrained Monogram. Nonetheless, the visuals are entertaining thanks mainly to the picturesque cast, while the story amounts to an imaginative stretch befitting the genre. So if you've got a spare hour and, like me, don't mind chancing cheapos, give it a try.