The Corpse Vanishes

1942·Movie
1h 3min·NR
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Corpse Vanishes fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Horror to make your hair stand on end!

A scientist keeps his wife young by killing, stealing the bodies of, and taking the gland fluid from virgin brides.
Mad Scientist HorrorVintage HorrorGothic AtmosphereBride KidnappingsGlandular ExperimentsUncannyDisturbing ImageryPsychological HorrorBleak

Crew

Directed by:
Wallace Fox, Arthur Hammond
Written by:
Harvey Gates, Sam Robins, Gerald Schnitzer
Produced by:
Barney A. Sarecky, Sam Katzman, Jack Dietz
Composed by:
Charles Dunworth, Glen Glenn, Lew Porter

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Corpse Vanishes

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Where can I stream The Corpse Vanishes legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuHooplaFlixHouseFandor

The Corpse Vanishes is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Corpse Vanishes worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 4.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Corpse Vanishes rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Corpse Vanishes?

1 h 3 min

The Corpse Vanishes runs 1 h 3 min.

What language is The Corpse Vanishes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Corpse Vanishes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Corpse Vanishes in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Corpse Vanishes use?

Bodybag TrickCosmic DeadlineThe BluebeardThe Dog Bites BackConviction by Counterfactual ClueI Love the DeadIntrepid ReporterFountain of YouthOminous Pipe OrganAsshole VictimA Taste of the LashOmnidisciplinary Scientistand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Corpse Vanishes, including Bodybag Trick, Cosmic Deadline, The Bluebeard.

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