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The Screaming Skull (1958)

A newly married couple arrives at the home of the husband's late wife, where the gardens have been maintained by a gardener faithful to the dead woman's memory. Soon, eerie events lead the new wife to think she's losing her mind.

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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. Suspicion falls on Mickey, the estate's mentally challenged gardener, who was seemingly was very attached to his former mistress. Written by Gabe Taverney ([email protected])

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Free coffin if you don't DIE OF FRIGHT! See more »

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January 1958 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Das Geheimnis des schreienden Schädels  »

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The official DVD release, as part of the "Movies 4 You: Horror," presents the movie in a pan and scan version. The other three films on the disc are letterboxed. Some of the public domain releases have the film letterboxed. See more »

Goofs

As Eric watches the skull fall down the stairs, a stick is visible trying to tip the skull over. See more »

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Narrator: "The Screaming Skull" is a motion picture that reaches its climax in shocking horror. It's impact is so terrifying that it may have an unforeseen effect. It may *kill* you!
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Referenced in The Meatrack (1970) See more »

Soundtracks

Symphonie Fantastique - Dream of a Witches' Sabbath
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Music by Hector Berlioz
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Remember when people used to like movies?
14 June 2002 | by (Columbus, OH) – See all my reviews

Some of these reviews are far more inept than the film the "insightful" film lovers are critiquing. Comments about a lack of gore and such are pretty telling as to the age and tastes of those who hate this flick so passionately.

The Screaming Skull is a creepy, atmospheric tale that relies on mood rather than effects to generate chills. It won't scare the pants off anyone, but it is suitably creepy for late night viewing. It's also wonderfully fun, in the typical 50s b-movie vein. A soap opera plot infused with horror elements. Classic AIP! One of my all-time favorite "bad" movies.


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