The Bat 1959
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What is The Bat?
The Bat is a 1959 film blending horror, mystery, thriller, and crime genres. The plot follows mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder, who rents a country house called The Oaks, a location previously marked by murders committed by a violent criminal known as The Bat.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 9, 1959
- Studios
- Liberty Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
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Overview
The Bat is a 1959 film blending horror, mystery, thriller, and crime genres. The plot follows mystery writer Cornelia Van Gorder, who rents a country house called The Oaks, a location previously marked by murders committed by a violent criminal known as The Bat. The narrative further involves bank president John Fleming, who is killed after embezzling one million dollars in securities and hiding them within the house.
With a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes, the film maintains a suspenseful tone centered on the return of the criminal to the estate. It features a mix of character-driven mystery and crime elements, focusing on the tension between the residents of the house and the elusive antagonist.
Should you watch it?
“A mystery writer rents a house previously haunted by a violent criminal known as The Bat.”
- Features a protagonist who is a mystery writer
- Includes a plot involving hidden embezzled securities
- Combines elements of horror, mystery, and crime
- The film has a mixed user rating of 54 percent on ČSFD.cz
Watch it if you enjoy thrillers involving violent criminals and mysterious country estates.
The tone is a blend of horror and crime with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Where can I stream The Bat (1959)?
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Is The Bat (1959) worth watching?
Viewer reception is varied, with a 54 percent rating on ČSFD.cz and a 96 percent rating on FDb.cz.
What is the duration of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Cornelia Van Gorder, a mystery writer played by Agnes Moorehead.
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