Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1932, Murders in the Rue Morgue is a crime, horror, mystery and romance film directed by Robert Florey, running about 60 minutes. “The super shocker !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 19th Century Paris, a maniac abducts young women and injects them with ape blood in an attempt to prove ape-human kinship but constantly meets failure as the abducted women die.
Who’s in it. Murders in the Rue Morgue stars Bela Lugosi as Dr. Mirakle, Leon Ames as Pierre Dupin, Sidney Fox as Mlle. Camille L'Espanaye and Bert Roach as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Murders in the Rue Morgue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murders in the Rue Morgue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murders in the Rue Morgue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)?
- In US, Murders in the Rue Morgue is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murders in the Rue Morgue worth watching?
- Murders in the Rue Morgue holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murders in the Rue Morgue?
- Murders in the Rue Morgue stars Bela Lugosi, Leon Ames, Sidney Fox, Bert Roach and Noble Johnson.
- When was Murders in the Rue Morgue released?
- Murders in the Rue Morgue was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.