“The Monster and the Girl” (1941) is a unique blend of crime drama and horror directed by Stuart Heisler. The film stars Ellen Drew, Robert Paige, and Paul Lukas12.
The plot revolves around a young woman named Susan Webster (played by Ellen Drew) who is coerced into prostitution by a gangster named W.S. Bruhl (Paul Lukas). Her brother, Scot Webster (Phillip Terry), tries to rescue her but ends up being framed for murder by the crime syndicate. After Scot is executed, a scientist transplants his brain into a gorilla, and the now super-strong ape seeks revenge on the gangsters23.
It’s an intriguing film that combines elements of horror with a classic revenge story.