Movie

The Skull

“When the Skull strikes you'll scream!”

★ 6.1(113)19651h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Freddie Francis
Release date: 1965-08-25
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Amicus Productions

The Skull — trailer

About The Skull

The Skull is a 1965 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Freddie Francis, starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Patrick Wymark. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 113 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Skull in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Peter Cushing

Dr. Christopher Maitland

Christopher Lee

Sir Matthew Phillips

Patrick Wymark

Anthony Marco

Jill Bennett

Jane Maitland

Peter Woodthorpe

Bert Travers, Marco's Landlord

Nigel Green

Inspector Wilson

April Olrich

French Girl

George Coulouris

Dr. Londe

Maurice Good

Pierre, Phrenologist

Patrick Magee

Police Surgeon

Frank Forsyth

Judge

Michael Gough

Auctioneer

Themes & keywords

london, englandauctionpossessionevil spiritmurderstatuettegrave robberbased on short storydemonic possessionoccult detective

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Skull in Mexico?+

The Skull is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Skull on Netflix?+

The Skull is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Skull?+

The Skull has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Skull?+

The Skull stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Patrick Wymark, Jill Bennett and Peter Woodthorpe.

When did The Skull come out?+

The Skull is a 1965 movie directed by Freddie Francis.

What genre is The Skull?+

The Skull is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The Skull?+

The Skull was directed by Freddie Francis.