

Diary of a Madman
1963-03-06 · 96 min · ★ 6.1
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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- Directors
- Reginald Le Borg
- Production companies
- United Artists, Robert E. Kent Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Vincent PriceSimon Cordier
Nancy KovackOdette Mallotte
Chris WarfieldPaul Duclasse
Elaine DevryJeanne D'Arville
Ian WolfePierre
Lewis MartinFather Raymonde
Edward ColmansAndre D'Arville
Nelson OlmstedDr. Borman
Harvey StephensLouis Girot
Don BrodieMarcel
Joseph RuskinThe Horla (voice)
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