Scalps(1983)
They came out of the grave... to get REVENGE!
Scalps Synopsis
A silly group of college science students go an dig around in an indian burial ground for artifacts. Unfortunately, one of them becomes possessed by the evil spirit of Black Claw so he must therefore slaughter all of his friends.
Scalps (1983) is a horror film directed by Fred Olen Ray, released on December 3, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Richard Hench, Roger Maycock, Frank McDonald and Carol Sue Flockhart. Viewers rate it 3.9 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Olen Ray
- Writers:
- Fred Olen Ray, T.L. Lankford, Fred Olen Ray
- Producers:
- Alec Wisner, T.L. Lankford
- Cinematographer:
- Cynthia Webster
- Production:
- American Partnership
- Status:
- Released
Scalps Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Richard Hench
Richard Hench
as Randy / Black Claw
- Roger Maycock
Roger Maycock
as Kershaw Ellerbe
- Frank McDonald
Frank McDonald
as Ben Murphy
- Carol Sue Flockhart
Carol Sue Flockhart
as Louise Landon
Jo-Ann Robinson
as D.J.
- Barbara Magnusson
Barbara Magnusson
as Ellen Corman
Kirk Alyn
as Prof. Manchen
- Carroll Borland
Carroll Borland
as Dr. Sharon Reynolds
- Cynthia Hartline
Cynthia Hartline
as Ann
Forrest J. Ackerman
as Professor Trentwood
- George Randall
George Randall
as Billy Ironwing
- Jay Walker
Jay Walker
as Kyle Dunne
Key crew
Directed by Fred Olen Ray, written by Fred Olen Ray, T.L. Lankford and Fred Olen Ray, produced by Alec Wisner and T.L. Lankford.
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Scalps Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.9/10 from 48 ratings.
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Scalps – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scalps online?
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Scalps (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Scalps?
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The main cast of Scalps (1983) includes Richard Hench, Roger Maycock, Frank McDonald, Carol Sue Flockhart and Jo-Ann Robinson. The film was directed by Fred Olen Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scalps released?
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Scalps was released on December 3, 1983 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Scalps worth watching?
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Scalps (1983) holds an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.