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Fay Wray screams at racism, not Kong — and the jungle's the real monster.

pre-code chaoscolonial fever dreamvoodoo exploitation

Overview

A woman returning to her island birthplace finds herself drawn to a voodoo cult.

Content warning

murder voodoo jungle pre-code tropical island secretary revolt

colonial guiltracial hysteriamaternal sacrificesuperstition vs. civilization

Standout Aspects

Acting

Dorothy Burgess goes full unhinged island madwoman.

Production

Universal's recycled jungle sets looking surprisingly lush.

Direction

Neill crams more plot into 68 min than modern horror manages in two hours.

Best for:Solo·Rewatch

Heads up:Triggers·Disturbing

Director

Roy William Neill

ReleasedJun 15, 1934

Runtime1h 8m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Top Cast

Jack Holt

Stephen Lane

Fay Wray

Gail Hamilton

Dorothy Burgess

Juanita Perez Lane

Cora Sue Collins

Nancy Lane

Arnold Korff

Dr. Raymond Perez

Clarence Muse

'Lunch' McClaren

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Ruva

Laurence Criner

Kala, the priest

Lumsden Hare

John Macklin

Henry Kolker

The Psychiatrist

Theresa Harris

Sacrificed Girl (uncredited)

Ruby Dandridge

William R. Dunn

Billy McClain

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