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The Skull
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The Skull

1965-08-25 · 83 min · ★ 6.0

Horror · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Freddie Francis
Production companies
Amicus Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter CushingPeter CushingDr. Christopher Maitland
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeSir Matthew Phillips
Patrick WymarkPatrick WymarkAnthony Marco
Jill BennettJill BennettJane Maitland
Peter WoodthorpeBert Travers, Marco's Landlord
Nigel GreenNigel GreenInspector Wilson
April OlrichFrench Girl
George CoulourisGeorge CoulourisDr. Londe
Maurice GoodPierre, Phrenologist
Patrick MageePatrick MageePolice Surgeon
Frank ForsythFrank ForsythJudge
Michael GoughMichael GoughAuctioneer
Anna PalkAnna 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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