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Diary of a Madman

Diary of a Madman

The most terrifying motion picture ever!

19636.01h 36m

Overview

Simon Cordier, a French magistrate and amateur sculptor comes into contact with a malevolent entity. The invisible - yet corporeal - being, called a "horla" is capable of limited psychokinesis and complete mind control.

Directed by Reginald Le Borg
Written by Robert E. Kent, Guy de Maupassant
Produced by Robert E. Kent, Edward Small
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Top Cast

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Simon Cordier

Nancy Kovack

Nancy Kovack

Odette Mallotte

Chris Warfield

Chris Warfield

Paul Duclasse

Elaine Devry

Elaine Devry

Jeanne D'Arville

Ian Wolfe

Ian Wolfe

Pierre

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Stephen Roberts

Captain Robert Rennedon

Lewis Martin

Lewis Martin

Father Raymonde

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Mary Adams

Louise

Edward Colmans

Edward Colmans

Andre D'Arville

Nelson Olmsted

Nelson Olmsted

Dr. Borman

Themes & Keywords

psychokinesissculptor

About Diary of a Madman

Diary of a Madman is a horror film released in 1963 exploring themes of psychokinesis, sculptor. Directed by Reginald Le Borg, it stars Vincent Price, Nancy Kovack, Chris Warfield. Simon Cordier, a French magistrate and amateur sculptor comes into contact with a malevolent entity. The invisible - yet corporeal - being, called a "horla" is capable of limited psychokinesis and complete mind control.

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