The Screaming Skull (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, The Screaming Skull is a horror film directed by Gloria Monty, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. Chemically-dependent doctor Ollie suffers from hallucinations (or are they?) of a talking skull and conducts experiments at the expense of his wealthy wife, who hates him for letting their son die. Shot on video, this originally aired on late night TV. Though it aired in color, the only known surviving print is a black and white kinetoscope.
Who’s in it. The Screaming Skull stars Vincent Gardenia as Ollie, Carrie Nye as Helen, David McCallum as Luke and Whitfield Connor as Mr. Jessup, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Screaming Skull page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Screaming Skull tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Screaming Skull (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Screaming Skull change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Screaming Skull?
- The Screaming Skull stars Vincent Gardenia, Carrie Nye, David McCallum, Whitfield Connor and Sarah Cunningham.
- When was The Screaming Skull released?
- The Screaming Skull was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.