**_Features Peter Cushing & Christopher Lee, but way too much filler_** A researcher of the occult and esoterica (Peter Cushing) apprehends the skull of the nefarious Marquis de Sade and learns that something evil is attached to it, which negatively influences its owners. Patrick Wymark plays his source for artifacts while Christopher Lee plays a rival collector. Patrick Magee is on hand as an inspector. …
Top 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
Anna Palk
Maid
Paul Stockman
First Guard
Geoffrey Cheshire
Second Guard
George Hilsdon
Policeman
Reviews
When Christopher Lee tells you to leave well alone, well you should - even if you are Peter Cushing! The latter is "Maitland" who is offered a gruesome artefact by his rather dubious supplier "Marco" (Patrick Wymark) and when he mentions it to his collecting rival "Sir Matthew" (Lee) he is told that this was recently pinched from him and well, he decides to ignore the advice. It doesn't take him very long before he…
FAQ about The Skull
What is The Skull about?
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.
When was The Skull released?
The Skull was released in 1965.
What genres does The Skull belong to?
The Skull is categorised as Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in The Skull?
The cast of The Skull includes Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Patrick Wymark, Jill Bennett, Peter Woodthorpe.