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The Screaming Skull

  • 19581958
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
3.6K
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The Screaming Skull (1958)
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  • Horror
  • Thriller
A newly married couple arrives at the home of the husband's late wife, where the gardens have been maintained by a gardener faithful to the dead woman's memory. Soon, eerie events lead the n... Read allA newly married couple arrives at the home of the husband's late wife, where the gardens have been maintained by a gardener faithful to the dead woman's memory. Soon, eerie events lead the new wife to think she's losing her mind.A newly married couple arrives at the home of the husband's late wife, where the gardens have been maintained by a gardener faithful to the dead woman's memory. Soon, eerie events lead the new wife to think she's losing her mind.
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
3.6K
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  • Director
    • Alex Nicol
  • Writer
    • John Kneubuhl
  • Stars
    • John Hudson
    • Peggy Webber
    • Russ Conway
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alex Nicol
  • Writer
    • John Kneubuhl
  • Stars
    • John Hudson
    • Peggy Webber
    • Russ Conway
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 128User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
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    Trailer 2:00
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    Photos73

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    Russ Conway, Tony Johnson, and Alex Nicol in The Screaming Skull (1958)
    Alex Nicol in The Screaming Skull (1958)
    Alex Nicol and Peggy Webber in The Screaming Skull (1958)
    Peggy Webber in The Screaming Skull (1958)
    Peggy Webber in The Screaming Skull (1958)
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    John Hudson
    John Hudson
    • Eric Whitlock
    Peggy Webber
    Peggy Webber
    • Jenni Whitlock
    Russ Conway
    Russ Conway
    • Rev. Edward Snow
    Tony Johnson
    • Mrs. Snow
    Alex Nicol
    Alex Nicol
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    • Director
      • Alex Nicol
    • Writer
      • John Kneubuhl
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    • Trivia
      The cast members were paid $1000 each plus a share of the profits to be paid out later. However, American-International never paid out any of these shares.
    • Goofs
      Real human skulls are not connected to the jaw bones.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: "The Screaming Skull" is a motion picture that reaches its climax in shocking horror. It's impact is so terrifying that it may have an unforeseen effect. It may *kill* you!

    • Connections
      Edited into FrightMare Theater: The Screaming Skull (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphonie Fantastique - Dream of a Witches' Sabbath
      (uncredited)
      Music by Hector Berlioz

    User reviews128

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    Top review
    6/10
    No movie that threatens the audience with death can be bad.
    C'mon, people. This one's just fun all the way. The main villain is a skull who is rather unconvincingly underhand-pitched towards his enemies by an off-screen technician. Plus, free coffins if you die of fright from the movie! What's not to love?
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    • howlandowl
    • Nov 17, 1999

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    • Release date
      • January 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das Geheimnis des schreienden Schädels
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Madera Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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