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The Skull
The Skull

The Skull

When the Skull strikes you'll scream!

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HorrorThriller

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The Skull [from a short story by Robert Bloch, author of Psycho] is a fearsome, finely acted and moody tale of Gothic horror. The 150 year old skull of the Marquis de Sade has been taken from its grave, bringing terror to those who own it. Demonologist Christopher Maitland [Peter Cushing] is eager to add the piece to his occult collection. Despite the warnings of a friend [Christopher Lee], he's got to have it. And does he ever get it.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

6.029/10

Release Date

25 August 1965

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Dr. Christopher Maitland

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Sir Matthew Phillips

Patrick Wymark

Patrick Wymark

Anthony Marco

Jill Bennett

Jill Bennett

Jane Maitland

Peter Woodthorpe

Peter Woodthorpe

Bert Travers, Marco's Landlord

Nigel Green

Nigel Green

Inspector Wilson

April Olrich

April Olrich

French Girl

George Coulouris

George Coulouris

Dr. Londe

Maurice Good

Maurice Good

Pierre, Phrenologist

Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

Police Surgeon

Frank Forsyth

Frank Forsyth

Judge

Michael Gough

Michael Gough

Auctioneer

Anna Palk

Anna Palk

Maid

Paul Stockman

Paul Stockman

First Guard

Geoffrey Cheshire

Geoffrey Cheshire

Second Guard

George Hilsdon

George Hilsdon

Policeman

Jack Silk

Jack Silk

Driver

Paul Beradi

Paul Beradi

Auction Attendee (uncredited)

Ernest Blyth

Ernest Blyth

Auction Attendee (uncredited)

Eric Kent

Eric Kent

Auction Attendant (uncredited)

Jack Armstrong

Jack Armstrong

Auction Bidder (uncredited)

Arthur Goodman

Arthur Goodman

Auction Bidder (uncredited)

Harold Sanderson

Harold Sanderson

Auction Bidder (uncredited)

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