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Dr. Renault's Secret

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1942 | 58 min | Horror, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, romantics and horror fans. If you loved Cat People, start here.
The mood
Scary, warm and romantic.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 58 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1942: an older pace and style.

A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr. Renault and his Ape-like manservant Noel. Several Murders coincide with Dr. Forbes arrival, with clues pointing in multiple directions.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Harry Lachman

  • J. Carrol NaishNoel
  • Shepperd StrudwickDr. Larry Forbes
  • Lynne RobertsMadelon Renault
  • George ZuccoDr. Robert Renault
  • Bert RoachInn Proprietor
  • Eugene BordenCoroner
  • Jack NortonMr. Austin
  • Arthur ShieldsInspector Duval (uncredited)
  • Mike MazurkiRogell (uncredited)
  • Charles La TorreMarcel Perron (uncredited)