The read
A Balasaur Score of 61 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.2/10. It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
Esoterica collector Dr Maitland buys an unusual skull from his ordinary source; the artifact is what remains of the Marquis De Sade. Much too soon, Maitland discovers that the skull is turning him into a frenzied killer.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
116 audience votes
Key crew
- Freddie FrancisDirector
- Milton SubotskyScreenplay
- Elisabeth LutyensOriginal Music Composer
- Robert BlochWriter
Cast
- Peter CushingDr. Christopher Maitland
- Christopher LeeSir Matthew Phillips
- Patrick WymarkAnthony Marco
- Jill BennettJane Maitland
- Peter WoodthorpeBert Travers, Marco's Landlord
- Nigel GreenInspector Wilson
- April OlrichFrench Girl
- George CoulourisDr. Londe
- Maurice GoodPierre, Phrenologist
- Patrick MageePolice Surgeon
- Frank ForsythJudge
- Michael GoughAuctioneer
Stills
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Themes
london, englandauctionpossessionevil spiritmurderstatuettegrave robberbased on short storydemonic possession