The Climax (1944 film)

The Climax
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	George Waggner
Screenplay by	Curt Siodmak Lynn Starling George Waggner
Story by	Curt Siodmak
Based on	The Climax by Edward Locke
Produced by	George Waggner
Starring	Boris Karloff Susanna Foster Turhan Bey
Music by	Edward Ward
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	October 20, 1944 (1944-10-20)
Running time	86 min.
Language	English
Budget	$750,000[1]

The Climax is a horror film produced by Universal Pictures, first released in the United States in 1944. The credits state this George Waggner film is based on the 1909 play of the same name by Edward Locke, although the plot has little connection to Locke's play. Originally intended to be a sequel to Universal's remake of the Phantom of the Opera (1943), it featured new characters and a new plot.