Dr. Charles Randolph (a fine performance by John Carradine) is so obsessed with reviving the dead that he neglects his wife Elaine (an appealing portrayal by the pretty Claudia Drake), who gets involved with Randolph's assistant Dr. David Cochran (a likable turn by Robert Shayne). Meanwhile, creepy old housekeeper Maria (essayed with fairly sinister menace by Rosa Rey) uses her voodoo powers to make Maria happy. Although hampered by sluggish pacing, an overly talky script by Michael Jacoby, a rather plodding and uneventful narrative, and perfunctory direction by William Beaudine, this film nonetheless manages to remain reasonably watchable and enjoyable thanks to Carradine's surprisingly restrained acting in a rare lead role, a resurrected Great Dane named Brutus who walks through walls, Dr. Randolph being presented as someone who's more driven than mad, and some decent special effects considering both the modest budget and era this movie was made in. However, the spooky atmosphere is minimal at best and there's precious little tension to speak of. In addition, Willie Best is saddled with a degrading racial comic relief role as a pop-eyed cowardly servant. That said, the terse 72 minute running time ensures that this flick doesn't overstay its welcome and it's fun to watch Carradine carry a picture for once. Okay fright fare.