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The Screaming Skull(1973)
Status: Released
Date: 1973-02-14
58%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 7m
Only the taste of justice - and blood - will quiet
Overview:
Constantly demeaned by his wife, Helen, after the death of their son, Dr. Luke Pratt devises a scheme to do away with her, too. But if he thinks that will silence her, he has another think coming. Now taunted by her grimacing skull, he goes slowly mad and must find a way to get rid of her... again.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
Movie: The Screaming Skull
Top 8 Billed Cast
Vincent Gardenia
Ollie
Carrie Nye
Helen
David McCallum
Luke
Whitfield Connor
Mr. Jessup
Helen Stenborg
Sarah
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Overview
Constantly demeaned by his wife, Helen, after the death of their son, Dr. Luke Pratt devises a scheme to do away with her, too. But if he thinks that will silence her, he has another think coming. Now taunted by her grimacing skull, he goes slowly mad and must find a way to get rid of her... again.
Release Date
1973-02-14
Average
5.75
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
Only the taste of justice - and blood - will quiet
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