The Skull

The Skull

1965 · 83 min · EN · 6.0 (117 votes)
Dir. Freddie Francis · Starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Patrick Wymark, Jill Bennett, Peter Woodthorpe, Nigel Green · Music Elisabeth Lutyens

“When the Skull strikes you'll scream!”

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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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A chilling, atmospheric descent into the occult. This film oozes a classic Hammer Horror dread, perfect for a dark night. It's a slow, creeping unease that burrows under your skin.

creepyatmosphericsuspensefulunsettlingsteadyHammer Horrorgothicperiod piecesupernaturalobsessionthe occult
london, englandauctionpossessionevil spiritmurderstatuettegrave robberbased on short storydemonic possession
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