

The Skull(1965)
"When the Skull strikes you'll scream!"
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.
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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

Anna Palk
Maid
Paul Stockman
First Guard
Geoffrey Cheshire
Second Guard
George Hilsdon
Policeman
Jack Silk
Driver
Paul Beradi
Auction Attendee (uncredited)
Ernest Blyth
Auction Attendee (uncredited)
Eric Kent
Auction Attendant (uncredited)
Jack Armstrong
Auction Bidder (uncredited)
Arthur Goodman
Auction Bidder (uncredited)
Harold Sanderson
Auction Bidder (uncredited)
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