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8/10Another one that Vincent Price hits out of the proverbial ballpark. Great fun.
Reviewed on August 12, 2016
Diary of a Madman(1963)
The most terrifying motion picture ever!
6.1(70)1h 36m1963-03-06
Horror
Diary of a Madman Synopsis
Simon Cordier, a French magistrate and amateur sculptor comes into contact with a malevolent entity. The invisible - yet corporeal - being, called a "horla" is capable of limited psychokinesis and complete mind control.
Diary of a Madman (1963) is a horror film directed by Reginald Le Borg, released on March 6, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Vincent Price, Nancy Kovack, Chris Warfield and Elaine Devry. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Reginald Le Borg
- Writers:
- Robert E. Kent, Guy de Maupassant
- Producers:
- Robert E. Kent, Edward Small
- Cinematographer:
- Ellis W. Carter
- Composer:
- Richard LaSalle
- Production:
- United Artists, Robert E. Kent Productions
- Status:
- Released
Diary of a Madman (1963) Trailer
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Diary of a Madman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vincent Price
as Simon Cordier
Nancy Kovack
as Odette Mallotte
Chris Warfield
as Paul Duclasse
Elaine Devry
as Jeanne D'Arville
Ian Wolfe
as Pierre
- Stephen Roberts
Stephen Roberts
as Captain Robert Rennedon
Lewis Martin
as Father Raymonde
- Mary Adams
Mary Adams
as Louise
Edward Colmans
as Andre D'Arville
Nelson Olmsted
as Dr. Borman
Harvey Stephens
as Louis Girot
Don Brodie
as Marcel
Key crew
Directed by Reginald Le Borg, written by Robert E. Kent and Guy de Maupassant, produced by Robert E. Kent and Edward Small.
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Diary of a Madman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 70 ratings.
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Diary of a Madman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Diary of a Madman online?
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Diary of a Madman (1963) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Diary of a Madman?
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The main cast of Diary of a Madman (1963) includes Vincent Price, Nancy Kovack, Chris Warfield, Elaine Devry and Ian Wolfe. The film was directed by Reginald Le Borg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Diary of a Madman released?
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Diary of a Madman was released on March 6, 1963 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Diary of a Madman worth watching?
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Diary of a Madman (1963) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Diary of a Madman?
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