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The Creeping Flesh (1973)

PG 94 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi  -   1973 (UK)
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A Victorian-age scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea... See full summary »

Director:

Freddie Francis

Writers:

Peter Spenceley (original screenplay), Jonathan Rumbold (original screenplay)

Stars:

Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Lorna Heilbron
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The Creeping Flesh -- A Victorian-age scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, when exposed to water, flesh returns to the bones unleashing a malevolent being on the scientist's family & friends.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Lee ...
James Hildern
Peter Cushing ...
Emmanuel Hildern
Lorna Heilbron Lorna Heilbron ...
Penelope
George Benson George Benson ...
Waterlow
Kenneth J. Warren Kenneth J. Warren ...
Lenny
Duncan Lamont Duncan Lamont ...
Inspector
Harry Locke Harry Locke ...
Barman
Hedger Wallace Hedger Wallace ...
Doctor Perry
Michael Ripper Michael Ripper ...
Carter
Catherine Finn Catherine Finn ...
Emily
Robert Swann Robert Swann ...
Young Aristocrat
David Bailie ...
Young Doctor
Maurice Bush Maurice Bush ...
Karl
Tony Wright Tony Wright ...
Sailor
Marianne Stone Marianne Stone ...
Female Assistant
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Storyline

A Victorian-age scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, when exposed to water, flesh returns to the bones unleashing a malevolent being on the scientist's family and friends. Written by Ray Hamel <hamel@primate.wisc.edu>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Scientist | Skeleton | Blood | Discovery | Reincarnation  | See more »

Taglines:

A terrifying journey through the nightmare worlds of evil, insanity and terrible revenge.

Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Auferstehung des Grauens See more »

Filming Locations:

Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tigon Pictures, World Film Services See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Larry Taylor is dubbed by Michael Ripper. See more »

Quotes

James Hildern: Unfortunately, in the state of society as it exists today, we are not permitted to experiment on human beings. Normal human beings.
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Connections

Featured in Nightmare Theatre's Late Night Chill-o-Rama Horror Show Vol. 1 (1996) See more »