The Phantom Speaks

The Phantom Speaks

1945 · 69 min · ★ 5.7 · Action, Romance, Mystery, Horror, Crime

The spirit of an executed murderer enters the body of a physician, and forces him to do its bidding--namely, murder.

Directed by John English · Written by John K. Butler

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