this val lewton produce film from the mid 1940s isn not fast pace but it be very effective . boris karloff turn in yet another unforgettable performance this time a the greek general pherides who try to battle a plague and defeat it a he would vanquish any other enemy . but be it really a plague that threaten the life of all the character in the film or something more sinister . maybe madame kyra vorvolaka . often surreal in look and atmosphere and this be a wonderful gem of a film fill with creepy and effective little moment .