Son of Ingagi

Son of Ingagi

Year: 1940

Runtime: 70 mins

Language: English

Director: Richard C. Kahn

Science FictionHorror

Terror reigns when the giant of the jungle breaks loose! A newlywed couple is visited by a strange old woman who harbors a secret about the young girl’s father.

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Timeline & Setting – Son of Ingagi (1940)

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Time period

Location

Africa, Lindsay Manor, Dr. Helen Jackson's Laboratory

Most scenes unfold inside the Lindsay Manor, the family's estate that becomes a crime-scene and sanctuary as the mystery deepens. Dr. Helen Jackson's laboratory and office provide the scientific backdrop to the events, linking experiments to danger. The origin of N'Gina is tied to Africa, hinting at a broader, cross-continental menace.

🔎 Mystery 🏛️ Manor 🧪 Science 🔥 Fire

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Main Characters – Son of Ingagi (1940)

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Dr. Helen Jackson (Laura Bowman)

A brilliant physician whose laboratory work anchors the story. She orchestrates the will changes and harbors secrets from a past romance with Eleanor Lindsay's father. Her attempts to advance science collide with deadly consequences when N'Gina is unleashed, revealing a morally complex figure who pays a tragic price.

🧪 Scientist 💔 Complex 🎭 Drama

Robert Lindsay (Alfred Grant)

Eleanor's husband-to-be, whose wedding is shattered by murder and intrigue. He teams with Detective Nelson to uncover the truth and protect his wife, facing danger from both pathology and household secrets. Loyalty and pressure test his resolve as the estate's mysteries deepen.

💪 Hero 🕵️‍♂️ Suspense 🎭 Drama

Eleanor Lindsay (Daisy Bufford)

A bride whose calm exterior masks growing fear as the house reveals its deadly secrets. She is frightened by N'Gina and becomes central to the investigation and the creature's rampage, ultimately managing to endure the danger alongside Bob.

👰 Bride 🕵️‍♀️ Investigator 🎭 Drama

N'Gina (Zack Williams)

A missing-link monster awakened by a gong and the result of the doctor’s experiments. The creature drinks the potion, goes on a killing rampage, and terrorizes the manor before being contained in the blaze. N'Gina embodies the consequences of meddling with unknown forces.

🧟 Monster 🧪 Dangerous 🏚️ Rampant

Detective Nelson (Spencer Williams)

The investigator assigned to solve the bizarre deaths and the mystery surrounding Dr. Jackson. He moves into the home and coordinates with others to confront the creature, driving the procedural aspect of the plot. His persistence keeps the investigation alive amid fear and chaos.

🕵️‍♂️ Detective 🧭 Investigation 🎭 Drama

Bradshaw (Earle Morris)

The executor of the will who pressures the Lindsay family to sell the estate. He carelessly triggers the gong that summons N'Gina and becomes a casualty of the monster's rampage. His actions highlight the dangerous link between inheritance and peril.

💰 Money 🧨 Greed 🎭 Drama

Zeno Jackson (Arthur Ray)

Helen's brother, a figure driven by access to gold and the estate's secrets. He breaks into the couple's bedroom to seize the gold but is killed by N'Gina. His presence amplifies the family intrigue as the mystery unfolds.

🗝️ Family 🧭 Intrigue 💀 Risk

Chief of Detectives (Jesse Graves)

The senior law figure coordinating the investigation into the house's horrors. He works alongside Detective Nelson but must contend with the monster and the burning manor. His leadership anchors the procedural aspect of the narrative.

👮‍♂️ Authority 🧭 Investigation ⚖️ Justice

Party Guest (Maggie Hathaway)

A guest at the wedding who illustrates the social world surrounding the couple. While not central to the monster plot, she embodies the aftermath of the catastrophe and the community’s response to the tragedy.

🎉 Social 🧍‍♀️ Crowd 🎭 Drama

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Major Themes – Son of Ingagi (1940)

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🧪 Science Ethics

Dr. Jackson's potion experiment drives the plot toward disaster, raising questions about the responsibilities of scientists when pushing beyond known knowledge. The film suggests that good intentions can lead to unintended, deadly consequences. The monster's creation serves as a warning about the limits of scientific hubris.

💰 Greed

Gold and inheritance drive key moves in the plot: the will, the gold stash, and the executor's ambitions. This greed corrupts motives and triggers violent outcomes within the family and staff. The pursuit of wealth intertwines with danger, turning the estate into a trap.

🕯️ Supernatural

A gong summons N'Gina, bridging myth and biology in a way that blurs the line between science and the occult. The missing-link monster terrorizes the house, suggesting forces beyond human control. The setting becomes a stage for supernatural fear as the manor succumbs to fire and chaos.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:16

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