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Film · Thriller, Horror

The Skull (1965)

★ 6.0 · 118 votesIMDb★ 6.2 · 4,370 votes1 h 23 minThriller, Horror1965

When the Skull strikes you'll scream!

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.

Director
Freddie Francis
Writers
Robert Bloch, Milton Subotsky
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Release date
August 25, 1965

The Skull was released on August 25, 1965. Where to watch in United States: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube (rent or buy).

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The Skull cast

  • Peter CushingDr. Christopher Maitland
  • Christopher LeeSir Matthew Phillips
  • Patrick WymarkAnthony Marco
  • Jill BennettJane Maitland
  • Peter WoodthorpeBert Travers, Marco's Landlord
  • Nigel GreenInspector Wilson
  • April OlrichFrench Girl
  • George CoulourisDr. Londe
  • Maurice GoodPierre, Phrenologist
  • Patrick MageePolice Surgeon
  • Frank ForsythJudge
  • Michael GoughAuctioneer
  • Anna PalkMaid
  • Paul StockmanFirst Guard
  • Geoffrey CheshireSecond Guard
  • George HilsdonPoliceman
  • Jack SilkDriver
  • Paul BeradiAuction Attendee (uncredited)
  • Ernest BlythAuction Attendee (uncredited)
  • Eric KentAuction Attendant (uncredited)
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