Frankenstein's director + 7 men + 1 woman + jungle fever = cinematic chaos.
A group of adventurers head deep into South American jungle in search of an ancient Incan treasure.
Direction
Whale's last film—he knew it was bad.
Production
Fake jungle sets that scream 1940.
Acting
George Sanders doing the most with least.
Director
James Whale
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
James Whale called it 'a terrible picture' and tried to have his name removed. Studio said no.
This was Universal's attempt to replicate The African Queen's success—without water, charisma, or coherent plot. It flopped.
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