Republic Pictures Horror Collection - Republic Pictures Horror Collection - Blu-ray

Four-disc set includes: The Lady And The Monster (1944)A scientist (Erich von Stroheim) got the chance to test his radical theories on post-mortem brain preservation when a banker's plane went down near his lab. The experiments worked beyond his dreams, as the corrupt financier's consciousness made a powerless cat's-paw of the researcher's assistant (Richard Arlen). First filming of "Donovan's Brain" co-stars Vera Hruba Ralston, Helen Vinson, Sidney Blackmer. 86 min. C/Rtg: NR The Phantom Speaks (1945)Scientist Paul Renwick (Stanley Ridges) believed that the strongest wills could exist beyond death, and he made condemned killer Harvey Bogardus (Tom Powers) a research subject. He'd be proven right, to his horror, as the spirit of the executed Bogardus possessed him... and made him a hapless tool of vengeance against those who sent Harvey to the chair. Long-sought Republic chiller co-stars Richard Arlen, Lynne Roberts, Jonathan Hale. 69 min. BW/Rtg: NR The Catman Of Paris (1946)In 1896 Paris, someone-or something-has embarked on a horrific killing spree in which victims are seemingly clawed to death. When the police learn that famed author Charles Regnier's (Carl Esmond) amnesia spells coincide with the slayings, he becomes the chief suspect. But is he really to blame? Atmospheric chiller co-stars Lnore Aubert, Adele Mara, Douglass Dumbrille. 64 min. BW/Rtg: NR Valley Of The Zombies (1946)When doctor Terry Evans (Robert Livingston) and his nurse Susan Drake (Adrian Booth) are placed under suspicion for the murder of his partner Dr. Maynard (Charles Trowbridge), he's determined to identify the real killer. The trail leads to ex-patient Ormand Murks (Ian Keith), who's certifiably insane... but ready and willing to act on his belief that voodoo and human blood will prolong his life. Creepy Republic programmer also stars Thomas Jackson. 56 min. BW/Rtg: NR Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary.