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Rating: 6.5 stars

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All movies seen on 09/17/2009

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The Skull (1965)

Directed by Freddie Francis

Horror | Supernatural

Overview

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.

Length 83 minutes

Actors

Peter Cushing | Christopher Lee | Patrick Wymark | Jill Bennett | Peter Woodthorpe | Nigel Green | April Olrich | George Coulouris | Maurice Good | Patrick Magee | Frank Forsyth | Michael Gough | Anna Palk | Paul Stockman | Geoffrey Cheshire | George Hilsdon | Jack Silk | Paul Beradi | Ernest Blyth | Eric Kent | Jack Armstrong | Arthur Goodman | Harold Sanderson

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

“I will do whatever the skull wants me to do” as said by Christopher Lee’s character sums up this flick about Peter Cushing chasing the skull of Marquis de Sade. Not great but decent to see these guys freaking out over the skull.

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