"Raymond Burr stars as Barney Chavez, a plantation manager working deep in the South American jungle. Barney has a yen for the beautiful wife of his employer, and decides to murder the old man to have her for himself. Unfortunately for Barney, a native sorcerer witnesses the crime, and puts a curse on him that transforms him by night into a murderous gorilla," according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis.
In one of her best roles, witchy Giselle Werbisek is a hoot as the native sorcerer.
"Bride of the Gorilla" is one of those classic "so-bad-it's-good" movies that is not truly awful because it's awfully entertaining. Burly Raymond Burr (later "Perry Mason") is perfectly wretched as a man discovering his "inner jungle" feelings due to the presence of pointed blonde Barbara Payton (as Dina). Understandably, Lon Chaney (as Taro) suspects lycanthropy may be involved. He should know.
***** Bride of the Gorilla (10/51) Curt Siodmak ~ Raymond Burr, Barbara Payton, Lon Chaney, Tom Conway
In one of her best roles, witchy Giselle Werbisek is a hoot as the native sorcerer.
"Bride of the Gorilla" is one of those classic "so-bad-it's-good" movies that is not truly awful because it's awfully entertaining. Burly Raymond Burr (later "Perry Mason") is perfectly wretched as a man discovering his "inner jungle" feelings due to the presence of pointed blonde Barbara Payton (as Dina). Understandably, Lon Chaney (as Taro) suspects lycanthropy may be involved. He should know.
***** Bride of the Gorilla (10/51) Curt Siodmak ~ Raymond Burr, Barbara Payton, Lon Chaney, Tom Conway