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The Creeping Flesh
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The Creeping Flesh

1973-02-12 · 92 min · ★ 5.9

Horror · Science Fiction

A Victorian scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, when exposed to water, flesh returns to the bones, unleashing a malevolent entity on the scientist's family and friends.

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Directors
Freddie Francis
Production companies
World Film Services, Tigon British Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter CushingPeter CushingEmmanuel Hildern
Lorna HeilbronLorna HeilbronPenelope Hildern
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeJames Hildern
George BensonGeorge BensonWaterlow
Catherine FinnCatherine FinnEmily
Hedger WallaceHedger WallaceDoctor Perry
Duncan LamontDuncan LamontInspector
Kenneth J. WarrenKenneth J. WarrenCharles Lenny
Larry TaylorChief Asylum Warder
Harry LockeHarry LockeBarman
Robert SwannRobert SwannYoung Aristocrat
Jenny RunacreJenny RunacreMarguerite Hildern
David BailieDavid BailieYoung Doctor
Michael RipperMichael RipperCarter
Alexandra DaneAlexandra DaneBar Girl
Marianne StoneMarianne StoneWoman Doctor
Tony WrightTony WrightSailor
Dan MeadenLunatic
Maurice BushMaurice BushKarl
Martin CarrollWarder

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