Skullduggery (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1983, Skullduggery is a comedy and horror film directed by Ota Richter, running about 95 minutes. “It started as a game... until death started playing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adam is cursed: one of his ancestors played a game and fell victim to a sorcerer or possibly Satan. The curse manifests through Adam and the game, making him attend strange amateur theatre where immensely talentless people try to do farce and a janitor wanders around with a game of Tic-Tac-Toe on his back.
Who’s in it. Skullduggery stars Wendy Crewson as Barbara / Dorigen, David Calderisi as Sorcerer / Dr. Evel, Thom Haverstock as Adam and Pamela Boyd as Queen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, Skullduggery has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skullduggery page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skullduggery tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skullduggery (1983)?
- In US, Skullduggery is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Skullduggery worth watching?
- Skullduggery holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skullduggery?
- Skullduggery stars Wendy Crewson, David Calderisi, Thom Haverstock, Pamela Boyd and Michael Tough.
- When was Skullduggery released?
- Skullduggery was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.