

The Creeping Flesh
1973-02-12 · 92 min · ★ 5.9
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 CushingEmmanuel Hildern
Lorna HeilbronPenelope Hildern
Christopher LeeJames Hildern
George BensonWaterlow
Catherine FinnEmily
Hedger WallaceDoctor Perry
Duncan LamontInspector
Kenneth J. WarrenCharles Lenny
Harry LockeBarman
Robert SwannYoung Aristocrat
Jenny RunacreMarguerite Hildern
David BailieYoung Doctor
Michael RipperCarter
Alexandra DaneBar Girl
Marianne StoneWoman Doctor
Tony WrightSailor
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