Scalps
“They came out of the grave... to get REVENGE!”
Synopsis
A silly group of college science students go an dig around in an indian burial ground for artifacts. Unfortunately, one of them becomes possessed by the evil spirit of Black Claw so he must therefore slaughter all of his friends.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Hench
Randy / Black Claw
Roger Maycock
Kershaw Ellerbe
Frank McDonald
Ben Murphy
Carol Sue Flockhart
Louise Landon
Jo-Ann Robinson
D.J.
Barbara Magnusson
Ellen Corman
Kirk Alyn
Prof. Manchen
Carroll Borland
Dr. Sharon Reynolds
Cynthia Hartline
Ann
Forrest J. Ackerman
Professor Trentwood
George Randall
Billy Ironwing
Jay Walker
Kyle Dunne
Frank Scott
Prospector
Romeo Rodriguis
Cashier
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Olen Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Olen Ray
- Original Score
- Drew Neumann, Eric Rasmussen
- Original Title
- Scalps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- American Partnership
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Olen Ray
Fred Olen Ray, T.L. Lankford
Drew Neumann, Eric Rasmussen
Cynthia Webster
John Barr
Alec Wisner, T.L. Lankford
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Olen Ray
Director
Fred Olen Ray
Screenplay
Alec Wisner
Producer
Cynthia Webster
Director of Photography
John Barr
Editor
T.L. Lankford
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Scalps.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scalps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scalps about?
A silly group of college science students go an dig around in an indian burial ground for artifacts. Unfortunately, one of them becomes possessed by the evil spirit of Black Claw so he must therefore slaughter all of his friends.
Who directed Scalps?
Scalps was directed by Fred Olen Ray.
Who stars in Scalps?
The principal cast of Scalps includes Richard Hench, Roger Maycock, Frank McDonald, Carol Sue Flockhart, Jo-Ann Robinson.
When was Scalps released and how long is it?
Scalps was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Scalps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scalps was composed by Drew Neumann, Eric Rasmussen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scalps?
Scalps holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).