Greatest 23 Sci-Fi Movies Fan Favorites from 1942

Dr. Frankenstein's plans to replace the brain of his monster are hijacked by his scheming and malevolent assistant Ygor. Look into The Ghost of Frankenstein / IMDB / YouTube

A scientist, aided by an old hag and her two sons, kills virginal brides, steals their bodies, and extracts gland fluid to keep his ancient wife alive and young. More about The Corpse Vanishes / IMDB / YouTube

The Invisible Man's grandson uses his secret formula to spy on Nazi Germany. Info on Invisible Agent / IMDB / YouTube

A mad scientist changes his simple-minded handyman into a werewolf in order to prove his supposedly crazy scientific theories - and exact revenge. Details on The Mad Monster / IMDB / YouTube

Superman versus a thawed-out Tyrannosaurus. Explore Superman: The Arctic Giant / IMDB / YouTube

Superman battles train robbers seeking to steal a billion dollars worth of gold. More about Superman: Billion Dollar Limited / IMDB / YouTube

When police interfere with a reckless scientist's experiment, it creates a deadly meteor shower only Superman can stop. Learn about Superman: The Magnetic Telescope / IMDB / YouTube

Superman versus a fanatical extortionist with an earthquake machine. Read about Superman: Electric Earthquake / IMDB / YouTube

Superman versus extortionists with a super-powerful rocket car. Info on Superman: The Bulleteers / IMDB / YouTube

When the circus' animals escape and threaten disaster, Superman must take action. Learn about Superman: Terror on the Midway / IMDB / YouTube

Superman must face the threat of an erupting volcano. Read about Superman: Volcano / IMDB / YouTube

Superman vs. Japanese spies hijacking a new super-bomber. Learn about Superman: Japoteurs / IMDB / YouTube

While Clark Kent is in wartime Japan, Superman becomes a saboteur. Details on Superman: Eleventh Hour / IMDB / YouTube

Peter Thorne (Craig Stevens)is a young attorney who works for an eccentric old woman, Lorinda Channing (Cecil Cunningham), who uses her insane brother, John Channing (Milton Parsons), to frighten her other relatives because they are after her money. Further complications arrive when another murderer arrives on the scene and plants the blame on John Channing. See more about The Hidden Hand / IMDB / YouTube

A mad scientist is forced to leave San Francisco after his experiments become known. He lands on a tropical island, takes control and terrorizes the local populace. The survivor of a shipwreck washes ashore on the island, sees what is happening and determines to free the natives from his rule. Look into The Mad Doctor of Market Street / IMDB / YouTube

Dr. Larry Forbes visits the château of Dr. Robert Renault, uncle of his fiancée Madelon, who is idolized by Renault's assistant, a strange émigré from Java. Explore Dr. Renault's Secret / IMDB / YouTube