Night Monster

Night Monster

Year: 1942

Runtime: 72 mins

Language: English

Director: Ford Beebe

HorrorMysteryThrillerThrillers and murder mysteriesHorror the undead and monster classics

Kurt Ingston, a reclusive millionaire confined to a crumbling swamp mansion, summons the physicians who abandoned him after his debilitating accident. One by one, the doctors become prey to a terrifying, unseen force that stalks the desolate halls, leading to gruesome deaths. The oppressive atmosphere of the swamp‑encircled estate heightens the dread as night falls.

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1

Doctors arrive at Kurt Ingston's swamp estate

Three doctors who were trying to cure Kurt Ingston's paralysis are invited to his secluded swamp-side mansion. They are welcomed by the household, which includes the stern butler Rolf and the other staff, as well as Ingston's enigmatic sister Margaret. Their arrival marks the beginning of a tense stay as rumors of murder swarm around the estate.

Evening Kurt Ingston's swamp estate
2

Dr. Lynne Harper and Dick Baldwin arrive

Dr. Lynne Harper, a lady psychiatrist, is secretly summoned by Margaret to prove she is not insane. She is accompanied by her neighbor, mystery writer Dick Baldwin, who rescued her after a car breakdown in the swamp. Neither Ingston nor Miss Judd welcomes her presence, but she is kept overnight.

Evening Ingston's estate
3

Dinner reveals Ingston's conviction

During dinner, Ingston makes it clear that he believes the three doctors caused his current condition. The confession heightens the sense of danger and distrust among the guests. The tension is thick as the others exchange wary glances.

Evening Dining room
4

Agar Singh demonstrates materialization

The party witnesses Agar Singh's uncanny display of materializing a Sicilian skeleton. The demonstration deepens the sense that supernatural powers might be involved. The others are left unsettled by this spectacle.

Evening Main hall
5

Harper forbidden to meet Margaret

Lynne Harper is forbidden to meet Margaret, highlighting a forbidden dynamic within the household. This restriction underlines the controlling atmosphere surrounding the estate. The prohibition contributes to growing unease.

Night Margaret's quarters
6

Doctors murdered during bedtime

One by one, the three doctors are frightfully killed as they prepare for bed. The deaths plunge the house into panic and suspicion, leaving everyone guessing who will be next. The sense of danger becomes inescapable.

Night Bedrooms
7

Confrontation reveals a triple amputee

Dick Baldwin and Police Captain Beggs confront Ingston in his room and demand answers. They discover he is not paralyzed after all, but a triple amputee who can fake mobility. The revelation shifts the focus of the investigation to Ingston as the killer.

Night Ingston's room
8

Laurie is suspected and dies

Suspicion quickly falls on Laurie, the chauffeur who was last seen driving a murdered ex-employee back to town. He is found dead, removing another potential suspect from the equation. The investigation tightens around the remaining residents.

Night Estate grounds
9

Dick learns the killer is Ingston

Dick confronts the killer outside the estate and learns that Ingston learned to materialize arms and legs through his studies with Agar Singh. The confrontation confirms Ingston as the culprit and sets up the final confrontation.

Night Outside the estate
10

Margaret and Miss Judd die in a fire

Margaret sets fire to the unholy house, committing suicide while taking Miss Judd with her. The mansion erupts into flames, spreading chaos and smoke through the halls. The collapse of the estate marks the turning point toward the finale.

Night The house
11

Singh saves Dick and Lynne; Ingston dies

As the house burns, Agar Singh shoots Ingston, ending his reign of terror. Dick and Lynne are saved by Singh's intervention amid the blaze. The estate burns to the ground as the killer dies.

Night Estate grounds / burning mansion
12

Ending: survivors and aftermath

In the aftermath, Dick and Lynne survive and the swamp town begins to recover from the terror. The mystery is laid to rest, albeit with more questions than answers about the uncanny events. The film closes on a somber note as the flames die down.

Dawn Estate ruins

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 10:41

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