The Screaming Skull(1958)
The tortured ghost who claims vengeance in the bride's bedroom!
The Screaming Skull Synopsis
Newlyweds Eric and Jenni Whitlock retire to his desolate mansion, where Eric's first wife Marianne died from a mysterious freak accident. Jenni, who has a history of mental illness, begins to see strange things including a mysterious skull, which may or may not be a product of her imagination.
The Screaming Skull (1958) is a thriller and horror film directed by Alex Nicol, released on August 25, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars John Hudson, Peggy Webber, Russ Conway and Alex Nicol. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Nicol
- Writers:
- John Kneubuhl
- Producers:
- John Kneubuhl
- Cinematographer:
- Floyd Crosby
- Composer:
- Ernest Gold
- Production:
- Madera Productions, American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Screaming Skull (1958) Trailer
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The Screaming Skull Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hudson
as Eric Whitlock
Peggy Webber
as Jenni Whitlock
Russ Conway
as Reverend Edward Snow
Alex Nicol
as Mickey
- Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson
as Mrs. Snow
Key crew
Directed by Alex Nicol, written by John Kneubuhl, produced by John Kneubuhl.
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The Screaming Skull Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 64 ratings.
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The Screaming Skull – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Screaming Skull online?
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The Screaming Skull (1958) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , Bloodstream and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Screaming Skull?
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The main cast of The Screaming Skull (1958) includes John Hudson, Peggy Webber, Russ Conway, Alex Nicol and Tony Johnson. The film was directed by Alex Nicol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Screaming Skull released?
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The Screaming Skull was released on August 25, 1958 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is The Screaming Skull worth watching?
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The Screaming Skull (1958) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Screaming Skull?
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