Night of the Skull(1974)
La noche de los asesinos
Night of the Skull Synopsis
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.
Night of the Skull (1974) is a horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Jesús Franco, released on September 29, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Alberto Dalbés, Evelyne Scott, William Berger and Maribel Hidalgo. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Jesús Franco
- Writers:
- Edgar Allan Poe, James P. Jhonson, Jesús Franco
- Producers:
- Arturo Marcos
- Cinematographer:
- Javier Pérez Zofio
- Composer:
- Carlo Savina
- Production:
- Copercines, C. Fénix Films
- Status:
- Released
Night of the Skull (1974) Trailer
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Night of the Skull Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alberto Dalbés
as Major Oliver Brooks
- Evelyne Scott
Evelyne Scott
as Lady Marta Tobias
William Berger
as Baron Simon Tobias
Maribel Hidalgo
as Lady Cecilia Marian
Lina Romay
as Rita Derian
Vicente Roca
as Inspector Bore
Yelena Samarina
as Deborah Potts
Antonio Mayans
as Alfred Marian
Ángel Menéndez
as Lord Archibald Marian
Luis Barboo
as Rufus
Dan van Husen
as Albert Pagan
Jesús Franco
as Andy
Key crew
Directed by Jesús Franco, written by Edgar Allan Poe, James P. Jhonson and Jesús Franco, produced by Arturo Marcos.
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Night of the Skull Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 25 ratings.
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Night of the Skull – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night of the Skull online?
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Night of the Skull (1974) is available to stream on Cultpix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Night of the Skull?
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The main cast of Night of the Skull (1974) includes Alberto Dalbés, Evelyne Scott, William Berger, Maribel Hidalgo and Lina Romay. The film was directed by Jesús Franco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night of the Skull released?
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Night of the Skull was released on September 29, 1974 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Night of the Skull worth watching?
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Night of the Skull (1974) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Night of the Skull?
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