Best Horror Movies of 1942

The films listed below include 1942 horror movies; including movies shown in movie theaters ranked in order of best to worst.

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List of horror movies released in 1942 list sorted by popular, most voted, and alphabetical order. Check out which movie was the top grossing movie of 1942.

Best Horror Movies of 1942

3). The Undying Monster (1942) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)

Score: 5.25/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 | IMDB Votes: 1,651 | MPAA Rating: R

Plot / Synopsis: A werewolf prowls around at night but only kills certain members of one family. It seems like just a coincidence but the investigating Inspector soon finds out that this tradition has gone on for generations and tries to find a link between the werewolf and the family, leading to a frightening conclusion. Tagline: HORROR to make you GASP!...

Director: John Brahm
Stars: James Ellison, Heather Angel, John Howard, Bramwell Fletcher, Heather Thatcher

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2). The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)

Score: 6.7/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 | IMDB Votes: 7,506 | Rotten Tomatoes: 7.3/10 | MPAA Rating: R

Classic, Mad Scientist

Plot / Synopsis: Ygor resurrects Frankenstein's monster and brings him to the original doctor's son, Ludwig, for help. Ludwig, obsessed with the idea of restoring the monster to full power, is unaware that his various associates all have different ideas about whose brain is to be transplanted into the monster's skull. Tagline: Stark Terror! Added Thrills! in a Spine-Tingling Experience !...

Director: Erle C. Kenton
Stars: Lon Chaney Jr., Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Bellamy, Lionel Atwill, Bela Lugosi

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1). Cat People (1942) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)

Score: 8.3/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 | IMDB Votes: 28,321 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.2/10 | Metascore: 8.5/10 | MPAA Rating: Approved

Classic, Classic Creature, Creatures, Love Sick, Mystery, Supernatural, Thriller, Cult Classic, Cursed, Featured Wildlife, Folk Horror, Wildlife

Plot / Synopsis: An American man marries a Serbian immigrant who fears that she will turn into the cat person of her homeland's fables if they are intimate together. Tagline: She knew strange, fierce pleasures that no other woman could ever feel!...

Director: Jacques Tourneur
Stars: Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, Jack Holt

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Horror Movies of 1942 List

1). Cat People (1942) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)

Score: 8.3/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 | IMDB Votes: 28,321 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.2/10 | Metascore: 8.5/10 | MPAA Rating: Approved

Classic, Classic Creature, Creatures, Love Sick, Mystery, Supernatural, Thriller, Cult Classic, Cursed, Featured Wildlife, Folk Horror, Wildlife

Plot / Synopsis: An American man marries a Serbian immigrant who fears that she will turn into the cat person of her homeland's fables if they are intimate together. Tagline: She knew strange, fierce pleasures that no other woman could ever feel!...

Director: Jacques Tourneur
Stars: Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, Jack Holt

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2). The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)

Score: 6.7/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 | IMDB Votes: 7,506 | Rotten Tomatoes: 7.3/10 | MPAA Rating: R

Classic, Mad Scientist

Plot / Synopsis: Ygor resurrects Frankenstein's monster and brings him to the original doctor's son, Ludwig, for help. Ludwig, obsessed with the idea of restoring the monster to full power, is unaware that his various associates all have different ideas about whose brain is to be transplanted into the monster's skull. Tagline: Stark Terror! Added Thrills! in a Spine-Tingling Experience !...

Director: Erle C. Kenton
Stars: Lon Chaney Jr., Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Bellamy, Lionel Atwill, Bela Lugosi

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3). The Undying Monster (1942) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)

Score: 5.25/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 | IMDB Votes: 1,651 | MPAA Rating: R

Plot / Synopsis: A werewolf prowls around at night but only kills certain members of one family. It seems like just a coincidence but the investigating Inspector soon finds out that this tradition has gone on for generations and tries to find a link between the werewolf and the family, leading to a frightening conclusion. Tagline: HORROR to make you GASP!...

Director: John Brahm
Stars: James Ellison, Heather Angel, John Howard, Bramwell Fletcher, Heather Thatcher

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3 List of 1942 Horror Films Worth Watching!

Looking for the best 1942 horror movies? Included in our best horror movies of 1942 list are "Cat People (1942), The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), and The Undying Monster (1942)." Our top list is an average of our review scores, our movie fans and movie viewers like you, and a few other sources.

The best horror film of 1942 is Cat People (1942) scoring 8.3/10 stars with our combined scores. IMDB already has over 28,320 votes for this movie. Starring in Cat People (1942) is Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, and Jack Holt. Director Jacques Tourneur did a phenomenal job treating us with this 1942 best horror film which was remarkable.Cat People (1942) is in Horror, Thriller, and Fantasy movie genres.

The next best 1942 horror movie is The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) with a score of 6.7/10 stars. Lon Chaney Jr., Cedric Hardwicke, Ralph Bellamy, Lionel Atwill, and Bela Lugosi star in "The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)". The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) is directed by Erle C. Kenton and has over 7,510 IMDB votes. You can find The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) in Horror, Drama, and Sci-Fi movie genres.

These are the best horror films of 1942, and we hope you enjoy the 3 movies on our list of good 1942 horror movies sorted best to worst.

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