Captive Wild Woman (1943)

Summary

Svengoolie presents Universal’s 1943 cult horror Captive Wild Woman, the first in the “Ape Girl” trilogy. A mad scientist (John Carradine) transforms a gentle ape named Cheela into a mysterious woman, Paula Dupree (Acquanetta), who possesses eerie control over circus animals. But when jealousy awakens her primal instincts, chaos erupts. Rich Koz delivers his signature parody sketches, trivia, and vintage commercial spoofs, making this Valentine’s Day episode a wild mix of beauty, beasts, and B-movie charm.