The Bat is a 1959 American mystery film starring Vincent Price and Agnes Moorehead. Cornelia Van Gorder (Agnes Moorehead) is a mystery writer who rents a summer home in a small town from a local bank president John Fleming (Harvey Stephens). Dr. Malcolm Wells (Vincent Price) enters an investigation into missing securities, assault, and serial murder. This classic horror film boasts an intricate, labyrinthine plot and amazing cast.