The Corpse Vanishes (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1942, The Corpse Vanishes is a horror and science fiction film directed by Wallace Fox, running about 63 minutes. “Horror to make your hair stand on end!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientist keeps his wife young by killing, stealing the bodies of, and taking the gland fluid from virgin brides.
Who’s in it. The Corpse Vanishes stars Bela Lugosi as Dr. Lorenz, Luana Walters as Patricia Hunter, Reporter, Tris Coffin as Dr. Foster (as Tris Coffin) and Elizabeth Russell as Countess Lorenz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Corpse Vanishes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Corpse Vanishes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Corpse Vanishes tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Corpse Vanishes (1942)?
- In US, The Corpse Vanishes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Corpse Vanishes worth watching?
- The Corpse Vanishes holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Corpse Vanishes?
- The Corpse Vanishes stars Bela Lugosi, Luana Walters, Tris Coffin, Elizabeth Russell and Minerva Urecal.
- When was The Corpse Vanishes released?
- The Corpse Vanishes was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.