Before I Hang
Seen it?1940 | 62 min | Crime, Horror, Science Fiction
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no 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 crime fans, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Bride of Frankenstein or The Invisible Man, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, gritty.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
Dr. John Garth conducting an innovative medical experiment aimed at prolonging life and combating aging. The experiment takes an unexpected turn, placing the doctor in a confrontation with the ethics of his work and the consequences of his research.
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 impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nick Grindé
- Boris KarloffDr. John Garth
- Evelyn KeyesMartha Garth
- Bruce BennettDr. Paul Ames
- Don BeddoeCapt. McGraw
- Edward Van SloanDr. Ralph Howard
- Ben TaggartWarden Thompson
- Pedro de CordobaVictor Sondini
- Wright KramerGeorge Wharton
- Bertram MarburghStephen Barclay
- Robert FiskeDistrict Attorney