Product: The Devil Bat (1941)
Rating: 5.0
Best Available version on DVD, but still not complete
This is hands down, the best available copy of the Devil Bat available on DVD. The print is very good with only minor scratches and the extras are very good. The extras include photos and posters, commentary by Bela Jr, and the Suspense radio play, "The Doctor Prescribed Death."There are two disappointments with this DVD. First, like all other copies out on VHS or DVD it is missing footage. Years ago when the Devil Bat ran on TV, it included the Coroner's Inquest scene. You even see the Coroner listed in the opening credits. Perhaps someday we will get a release with this missing footage. Second, the sound for "Doctor Prescribed Death" is somewhat uneven. I also collect the old Suspense radio show programs and I know that in most cases there is only 1 master copy of each show. Some are great and others are poor. This one is much better than most, but may annoy some fans that have to adjust the volume throughout the program.However, these are only minor faults. I can't wait for more released under the "Bela Lugosi Presents" banner!