Night of the Skull (1974)
After Lord Archibald Marion is brutally murdered by an unknown assailant, his bitter and feuding family members gather for a reading of the will, setting into motion an increasingly chilling series of deaths when their arrival is marked by a second grisly killing.
Director: Jesús Franco
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: September 29, 1974
Cast
- Alberto Dalbés - Major Oliver Brooks
- Evelyne Scott - Lady Marta Tobias
- William Berger - Baron Simon Tobias
- Maribel Hidalgo - Lady Cecilia Marian
- Lina Romay - Rita Derian
- Vicente Roca - Inspector Bore
- Yelena Samarina - Deborah Potts
- Antonio Mayans - Alfred Marian
- Ángel Menéndez - Lord Archibald Marian
- Luis Barboo - Rufus
Screenplay
- Edgar Allan Poe (Story)
- James P. Jhonson (Screenplay)
- Jesús Franco (Screenplay)
Music: Carlo Savina
Cinematography: Javier Pérez Zofio
Editing: Antonio Gimeno
Production: Copercines, C. Fénix Films
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Haunted Mansion and Dark Secrets
Keywords
based on novel or book, murder, inheritance, mansion, old dark house, will, spanish giallo
Trailer
Night of the Skull TrailerSimilar Movies
More Films by Director: Jesús Franco
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Night of the Skull about?
- After Lord Archibald Marion is brutally murdered by an unknown assailant, his bitter and feuding family members gather for a reading of the will, setting into motion an increasingly chilling series of deaths when their arrival is marked by a second grisly killing.
- Who directed Night of the Skull?
- Night of the Skull was directed by Jesús Franco.
- Who stars in Night of the Skull?
- Night of the Skull stars Alberto Dalbés, Evelyne Scott, William Berger, Maribel Hidalgo, Lina Romay, Vicente Roca.
- How long is Night of the Skull?
- Night of the Skull has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Night of the Skull?
- Night of the Skull is a Horror, Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was Night of the Skull produced?
- Night of the Skull was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Night of the Skull?
- The themes of Night of the Skull include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Haunted Mansion and Dark Secrets.