Dr. Renault's Secret

Dr. Renault's Secret

His animal instinct cannot be tamed!

NR 1942 · 58 min · ★ 5.5 · Horror, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller

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.

Directed by Harry Lachman · Written by Robert F. Metzler

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