The Screaming Skull
“The tortured ghost who claims vengeance in the bride's bedroom!”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 3, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Nicol
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kneubuhl
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- The Screaming Skull
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Madera Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Nicol
John Kneubuhl
Ernest Gold
Floyd Crosby
Betty J. Lane
John Kneubuhl, Thomas F. Woods
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Nicol
Director
John Kneubuhl
Producer
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Betty J. Lane
Editor
John Kneubuhl
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Screaming Skull
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Screaming Skull about?
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.
Who directed The Screaming Skull?
The Screaming Skull was directed by Alex Nicol.
Who stars in The Screaming Skull?
The principal cast of The Screaming Skull includes John Hudson, Peggy Webber, Russ Conway, Alex Nicol, Toni Merrill.
When was The Screaming Skull released and how long is it?
The Screaming Skull was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Screaming Skull?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Screaming Skull was composed by Ernest Gold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Screaming Skull?
The Screaming Skull holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).