Son Of Ingagi

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"Terror reigns when the giant of the jungle breaks loose!"
  • Passed
  • 1940
  • 1 hr 10 min
  • 4.2  (321)

In 1940, the movie Son of Ingagi was released featuring an all-black cast. The film, directed by Richard C. Kahn, was the first-ever horror film to do so. The plot of the film revolves around Dr. Jackson, a wealthy scientist who experimented with gorilla blood to create a new serum. However, the serum turns out to be dangerous and caused the death of his wife. After his wife's death, Dr. Jackson disappeared and his home was abandoned.

The film begins with Eleanor and Bob Lindsay, a newlywed couple, visiting Dr. Jackson's old house. The couple intends to live in the house that they inherited from Eleanor's uncle, who was the previous owner of the house. As soon as they arrived, mysterious events start occurring, causing the couple to question their decision to stay in the house. The eerie occurrences in the house were caused by a woman named N'Gina, Dr. Jackson's daughter, who lives hidden in the basement.

N'Gina was born from the African tribe and had gained the gorilla-like powers because of the serum her father made. She had spent most of her life in isolation and harbored resentment towards her father, who she believed abandoned her. N'Gina starts haunting the house and creating mischief, scaring the couple out of their wits.

As the couple begins to investigate the strange occurrences, they discover N'Gina hiding in the basement, and they befriend her. N'Gina tells the couple about her father's serum experiments, and they begin to unravel the mystery of Dr. Jackson's disappearance.

Meanwhile, there's another plotline involving a group of crooks who plan to rob Dr. Jackson's home. The group of crooks led by the wicked lawyer, Stevenson, was also on the hunt for the serum because of its potential for financial gain. The crooks added to the tension in the movie by bringing a new level of threat to the couple's lives.

The plot of Son of Ingagi may seem simple, but one needs to remember that it was a breakthrough film in the horror genre featuring an all-black cast. The film's success was also the result of new innovations in film such as sound, special effects, and the use of light and shadow.

The film's lead star, Zack Williams, who played the role of Robert Lindsay, was a popular film star in his time. He was also a accomplished athlete and was famous for inventing the sports game called Basket Polo. Laura Bowman, who played Eleanor Lindsay, was also an accomplished actress and singer. Alfred Grant, who played the wicked lawyer Stevenson, was a veteran of the performing arts and a prominent stage actor.

A notable aspect of the film was that it showcased the talents of all actors and allowed them to play multi-faceted roles. They portrayed their characters with depth and authenticity, giving the film a realistic feel.

Another noteworthy element of the film was the inclusion of racial themes. The movie touched upon the topic of the African society and their values. It also touched upon the theme of imperialism which dominated the world around the time of the movie's release. The film also explored the prevalent issue of black identity in America at the time.

To conclude, the film Son of Ingagi was a pathbreaking horror film featuring an all-black cast. The film's innovative use of sound and light, together with the talented actors, created a realistic atmosphere. The inclusion of racial themes added to the movie's depth and authenticity, making the film a unique addition to the horror genre. The film's popularity has stood the test of time, and it continues to be recognized as a significant landmark in film history.

Son Of Ingagi is a 1940 science fiction movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 10 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.2.

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  • Release Date
    1940
  • MPAA Rating
    Passed
  • Runtime
    1 hr 10 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.2  (321)