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The Skull

The Skull

When the Skull strikes you'll scream!

19656.01h 23m

Overview

Esoterica collector Dr Maitland buys an unusual skull from his ordinary source; the artifact is what remains of the Marquis De Sade. Much too soon, Maitland discovers that the skull is turning him into a frenzied killer.

Directed by Freddie Francis
Written by Milton Subotsky, Robert Bloch
Produced by Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
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Top Cast

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Dr. Christopher Maitland

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Sir Matthew Phillips

Patrick Wymark

Patrick Wymark

Anthony Marco

Jill Bennett

Jill Bennett

Jane Maitland

Peter Woodthorpe

Peter Woodthorpe

Bert Travers, Marco's Landlord

Nigel Green

Nigel Green

Inspector Wilson

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April Olrich

French Girl

George Coulouris

George Coulouris

Dr. Londe

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Maurice Good

Pierre, Phrenologist

Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

Police Surgeon

Themes & Keywords

london, englandauctionpossessionevil spiritmurderstatuettegrave robberbased on short storydemonic possessionoccult detective

About The Skull

The Skull is a horror, thriller film released in 1965 exploring themes of london, england, auction, possession, evil spirit, murder, statuette. Directed by Freddie Francis, it stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Patrick Wymark. Esoterica collector Dr Maitland buys an unusual skull from his ordinary source; the artifact is what remains of the Marquis De Sade. Much too soon, Maitland discovers that the skull is turning him into a frenzied killer.

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