The Whispering Skull (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1944, The Whispering Skull is a western film directed by Elmer Clifton, running about 58 minutes. “BLAZING SIX-SHOOTERS...Were the only means of smashing this Phantom-Like Figure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rangers Tex Haines and Dave Wyatt track a killer known as the Whispering Skull. In the wake of the Skull's slaughter, a band of thieves takes advantage of the fear he's brought to town.
Who’s in it. The Whispering Skull stars Tex Ritter as Tex Haines, Dave O'Brien as Dave Wyatt, Guy Wilkerson as Panhandle Perkins and Denny Burke as Ellen Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Whispering Skull has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whispering Skull page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whispering Skull tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whispering Skull (1944)?
- In US, The Whispering Skull is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Whispering Skull worth watching?
- The Whispering Skull holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Whispering Skull?
- The Whispering Skull stars Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson, Denny Burke and I. Stanford Jolley.
- When was The Whispering Skull released?
- The Whispering Skull was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.