The truncated feature version of the 4½ hour serial about a mad scientist who attempts to rule the world by creating various elaborate inventions.
The Phantom Creeps (1949) is a action, science fiction, tv movie and horror film directed by Ford Beebe, released on June 6, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Bela Lugosi, Dorothy Arnold, Robert Kent and Edwin Stanley. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
Bela Lugosi
as Dr. Alex Zorka
Dorothy Arnold
as Jean Drew
Robert Kent
as Capt. Bob West
Edwin Stanley
as Dr. Fred Mallory
Regis Toomey
as Lt. Jim Daley
Jack C. Smith
as Monk
Edward Van Sloan
as Jarvis
Dora Clement
as Ann Zorka
Anthony Averill
as Rankin
Hugh Huntley
as Perkins
Monte Vandergrift
as Jarvis Goon
Frank Mayo
as West's Boss
Directed by Ford Beebe, written by George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey and Mildred Barish.
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 10 ratings.
This film is a cannibalisation of a series of twelve episodes cut (not particularly skilfully) into just under 80 minutes. As such, there are some glaring holes in the storyline as Bela Lugosi portrays a scientist who has discovered a new meteorite element and is determined to convert it into a whole range of useful things including explosives; a deadly Z-ray, a lethal gas; an invisibility contraption; a machine…
Reviewed on June 22, 2022
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The main cast of The Phantom Creeps (1949) includes Bela Lugosi, Dorothy Arnold, Robert Kent, Edwin Stanley and Regis Toomey. The film was directed by Ford Beebe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Phantom Creeps was released on June 6, 1949 and runs for 1h 18m.
The Phantom Creeps (1949) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, science fiction and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
