The Creeping Flesh
“A terrifying journey through the nightmare worlds of evil, insanity, and terrible revenge.”
Synopsis
A Victorian scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, when exposed to water, flesh returns to the bones, unleashing a malevolent entity on the scientist's family and friends.
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"The Creeping Flesh" (1973) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-15
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Peter Cushing
Emmanuel Hildern
Lorna Heilbron
Penelope Hildern
Christopher Lee
James Hildern
George Benson
Waterlow
Catherine Finn
Emily
Hedger Wallace
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Duncan Lamont
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Kenneth J. Warren
Charles Lenny
Larry Taylor
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Harry Locke
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Robert Swann
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Jenny Runacre
Marguerite Hildern
David Bailie
Young Doctor
Michael Ripper
Carter
Alexandra Dane
Bar Girl
Marianne Stone
Woman Doctor
Tony Wright
Sailor
Dan Meaden
Lunatic
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Spenceley, Jonathan Rumbold
- Original Score
- Paul Ferris
- Original Title
- The Creeping Flesh
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- World Film Services, Tigon British Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freddie Francis
Peter Spenceley, Jonathan Rumbold
Paul Ferris
Norman Warwick
Oswald Hafenrichter
Norman Priggen, Tony Tenser, Michael P. Redbourn
Department Leadership Roster
Freddie Francis
Director
Peter Spenceley
Screenplay
Jonathan Rumbold
Screenplay
Michael P. Redbourn
Producer
Paul Ferris
Original Music Composer
Norman Warwick
Director of Photography
Oswald Hafenrichter
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Creeping Flesh
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What is The Creeping Flesh about?
A Victorian scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, when exposed to water, flesh returns to the bones, unleashing a malevolent entity on the scientist's family and friends.
Who directed The Creeping Flesh?
The Creeping Flesh was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in The Creeping Flesh?
The principal cast of The Creeping Flesh includes Peter Cushing, Lorna Heilbron, Christopher Lee, George Benson, Catherine Finn.
When was The Creeping Flesh released and how long is it?
The Creeping Flesh was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Creeping Flesh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Creeping Flesh was composed by Paul Ferris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Creeping Flesh?
The Creeping Flesh holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).