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The Devil Bat

5.319401h 8mNRMovieHorrorScience FictionCrime

Dr. Paul Carruthers is frustrated because he thinks his employers, Mary Heath and Henry Morton, have cheated him out of the company's profits. He decides to get revenge by altering bats to grow twice their normal size and training them to…

DirectorJean Yarbrough
WriterJohn T. Neville
ProducerJack Gallagher

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Cast · Directed by Jean Yarbrough

BLBela Lugosi
Bela Lugosi
Dr. Paul Carruthers
SKSuzanne Kaaren
Suzanne Kaaren
Mary Heath
DODave O'Brien
Dave O'Brien
Johnny Layton
GUGuy Usher
Guy Usher
Henry Morton
YDYolande Donlan
Yolande Donlan
Maxine
DKDonald Kerr
Donald Kerr
'One-Shot' McGuire
EM
Edmund Mortimer
Martin Heath
GOGene O'Donnell
Gene O'Donnell
Don Morton
AB
Alan Baldwin
Tommy Heath
JE
John Ellis
Roy Heath
ABArthur Q. Bryan
Arthur Q. Bryan
Joe McGinty
HPHal Price
Hal Price
Chief Wilkins

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The Devil Bat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Devil Bat?

The Devil Bat is streaming on Bloodstream, Artiflix and Brew in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Devil Bat on Netflix?

No, The Devil Bat is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Bloodstream and Artiflix.

Is The Devil Bat on Amazon Prime Video?

The Devil Bat isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Devil Bat for free?

The Devil Bat is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Australia.

Is there a sequel to The Devil Bat?

Yes — The Devil Bat is followed by Devil Bat's Daughter (1946) in the Devil Bat Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Devil Bat?

The Devil Bat is the first film in the Devil Bat Collection.

Is The Devil Bat part of a trilogy?

No — The Devil Bat is part of the Devil Bat Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Devil Bat Collection?

There are 2 films in the Devil Bat Collection: The Devil Bat (1940) and Devil Bat's Daughter (1946).