Son of Ingagi

Son of Ingagi

Year: 1940

Runtime: 70 mins

Language: English

Director: Richard C. Kahn

Horror

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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1

Wedding of Eleanor and Bob Lindsay

Eleanor and Bob Lindsay marry in a festive ceremony. Shortly after the wedding, Dr. Helen Jackson discusses a will with Detective Nelson and her attorney and asks them to come to her house to discuss changing it.

on the wedding day Lindsay wedding venue
2

Zeno confronts Jackson and summons N'Gina

Zeno visits Dr. Jackson and demands she reveal gold she supposedly hid from Africa. In response, Jackson hits a gong, summoning N'Gina, the missing-link monster she kept from Africa. The confrontation unsettles Zeno and sets the supernatural events in motion.

after Zeno's visit Dr. Jackson's office
3

Explosion at the Lindsay wedding

During the Lindsay wedding, an explosion erupts, sending guests into a rush to find answers. Most attendees investigate the chaos, while Eleanor remains at home, spared from the immediate danger. The blast introduces danger that threads through the family's life.

during the wedding Lindsay wedding venue
4

Jackson's revelation to Eleanor

Dr. Jackson visits Eleanor and reveals she was in love with Eleanor's father and fled to Africa after he married Eleanor's mother. The revelation ties past affection to current danger and motives for the strange events. The scene deepens the connections between the characters.

later Eleanor's home
5

Jackson's potion and N'Gina's rampage

In her laboratory, Jackson works on a potion intended for the benefit of humanity. N'Gina drinks the potion and goes on a rampage, ultimately killing Dr. Jackson. The experiment backfires and raises the threat level.

after experimenting with the potion Jackson's laboratory
6

Will beneficiaries and murder suspicion

The Lindsay couple discovers they are named beneficiaries in Helen's will. Because of Helen's sudden death, they are initially suspected of murdering her. The investigation plants the seeds of a precarious future.

after Helen's death Helen's estate
7

Acquittal and move to Helen's manor

The Lindsays are acquitted of the murder charge. They move into Helen's manor, now free to live there but surrounded by lingering danger. The transition marks a new chapter amid continuing mystery.

after the acquittal Helen's manor
8

Food disappears at the Lindsay house

Eleanor notices a pattern of food disappearing from the house. The mystery of missing provisions hints at an unseen, threatening presence. The family becomes more suspicious of what might be lurking beneath the surface.

later Lindsay home
9

Bradshaw's death after gong ring

Bradshaw, the will's executor, urges the family to sell the house. While rummaging through a desk, he accidentally rings the gong, summoning N'Gina from the cellar. N'Gina kills Bradshaw, escalating the danger.

during the desk rummage Lindsay manor library
10

Nelson moves in to investigate

Detective Nelson is assigned to solve the house's mystery and moves into the home. He begins organizing the investigation around the strange occurrences.

shortly after Bradshaw's death Lindsay manor
11

Zeno's intrusion and mistaken hit

Zeno breaks into the couple's bedroom, attempting to confront them. Eleanor accidentally hits Bob instead of Zeno, causing him to escape. The intruder's presence raises stakes and fear within the household.

one night bedroom
12

N'Gina drags Zeno and gold pursuit

N'Gina emerges from the basement, and Zeno tries to seize Helen's gold. N'Gina catches Zeno and drags him upstairs for Nelson to find. The dogged pursuit of gold ties the monster's threat to the family fortune.

after initial reveal basement to stairs
13

Eleanor faints and N'Gina carries her

Eleanor spots N'Gina and faints. The monster then carries Eleanor downstairs, adding urgency to the rescue.

after reveal basement
14

Nelson finds Zeno's body; Bob searches for Eleanor

Nelson finds Zeno's body and wakes Bob. Bob then searches the house for Eleanor, determined to locate her.

after discovery house basement
15

Final confrontation and escape

N'Gina starts a fire, drawing Bob and Nelson to the basement. Bob locks the beast in a cell as the house burns, and Nelson exits with the gold. Bob and Eleanor escape unharmed.

final confrontation basement / burning house

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