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The Sinister Doctor Orloff
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The Sinister Doctor Orloff

1984-06-18 · 87 min · ★ 4.3

Horror

The son of the infamous Dr. Orloff clashes with his father when he begins to stalk and dismember prostitutes to get parts to reanimate his dead mother.

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Directors
Jesús Franco
Production companies
Golden Films Internacional S.A.
Countries
France, Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Antonio MayansAntonio MayansAlfred Orloff
Howard VernonHoward VernonDr. Orloff
Rocío FreixasMelissa Orloff
Antonio RebolloInspector Mario Tanner
Rafael CayetanoAndros
Juan SolerMalou
Ángel OrdialesThe Boss
Maria Paz Uceda-
Maria Amor Olmo-
Rafael IzurquizaVagabond
Jesús FrancoJesús FrancoManolo
Asunción CaleroSecond-to-last woman

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