The Skull
"When the Skull strikes you'll scream!"
Originally released in 1965. The Skull is a horror/thriller film. directed by Freddie Francis. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Patrick Wymark
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (109 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Cushing
as Dr. Christopher Maitland
Christopher Lee
as Sir Matthew Phillips
Patrick Wymark
as Anthony Marco
Jill Bennett
as Jane Maitland
Peter Woodthorpe
as Bert Travers, Marco's Landlord
Nigel Green
as Inspector Wilson
April Olrich
as French Girl
George Coulouris
as Dr. Londe
Maurice Good
as Pierre, Phrenologist
Patrick Magee
as Police Surgeon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Amicus Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Skull about?
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 g...
Who directed The Skull?
The Skull was directed by Freddie Francis.
How long is The Skull?
The Skull has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Skull released?
The Skull was released on August 25, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Skull?
The main cast of The Skull includes Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Patrick Wymark, Jill Bennett, Peter Woodthorpe.
Is The Skull worth watching?
The Skull has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 109 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.