The Skull
1965 · 1h 23m · Horror, Thriller · United Kingdom
When the Skull strikes you'll scream!
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.
Directed by
Freddie FrancisStory by
Robert Bloch6.0Smart score
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auctionbased on short storydemonic possessionevil spiritgrave robberlondon, englandmurderpossessionstatuette
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