Friday, December 25, 2020

Movie review - Jungle Jim #12 - "Killer Ape" (1953) **1/2

 Jim wanders into Bela Lugosi territory, coming across a scientist who tests drugs on animals. It's silly and fun. A non white female lead - a native played by a white actor in brownface. Nestor Paiva is a trusty villain, Tamba the chimp has fun (getting his friends involved in overcoming the Ape), the Ape is a tragic figure in a way though that doesn't stop Jim burning him alive.

Done with polish and energy. I do wish Bela Lugosi had been involved!

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