Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff 1949 follows the duo’s involvement in a murder case at a creepy hotel, with Boris Karloff as a suspicious guest.
Release date: 22 August 1949
Director: Charles Barton
Cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Boris Karloff, Lenore Aubert, Gar Moore, Donna Martell, Alan Mowbray, James Flavin, Roland Winters, Nicholas Joy, Mikel Conrad, Morgan Farley, Victoria Horne, Percy Helton, Claire Du Brey, Harry Hayden, Vincent Renno
Studio: Universal Pictures
Country: United States
Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff 1949 Review
Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff is a 1949 comedy-mystery film starring the popular comedy duo of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, along with horror icon Boris Karloff.
The film follows the pair as they find themselves unwittingly caught up in a murder mystery at a secluded hotel.
The film showcases Abbott and Costello’s trademark brand of humor, with Karloff delivering a standout performance as the eccentric, creepy hotel owner.
The film features a number of memorable comedic moments, including the duo’s attempts to dispose of a body and their hilarious interactions with various suspects.
Interestingly, the film was originally intended to be a straightforward horror film titled “The Brain of Frankenstein”, but was reworked as an Abbott and Costello vehicle after the success of their previous horror-comedy film, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.
Overall, Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff is a highly enjoyable film that successfully blends elements of both comedy and mystery.
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