The Skull (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1965, The Skull is a thriller and horror film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 83 minutes. “When the Skull strikes you'll scream!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An occult investigator buys the 150-year-old skull of the Marquis de Sade, which turns out to be possessed by evil spirits.
Who’s in it. The Skull stars Peter Cushing as Dr. Christopher Maitland, Christopher Lee as Sir Matthew Phillips, Patrick Wymark as Anthony Marco and Jill Bennett as Jane Maitland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Skull has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Skull page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skull tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skull (1965)?
- In US, The Skull is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Skull worth watching?
- The Skull holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Skull?
- The Skull stars Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Patrick Wymark, Jill Bennett and Peter Woodthorpe.
- When was The Skull released?
- The Skull was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.