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Diary of a Madman

The most terrifying motion picture ever!
Mar 6, 1963 · 1h 36m
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Horror

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Simon Cordier, a French magistrate and amateur sculptor comes into contact with a malevolent entity. The invisible - yet corporeal - being, called a "horla" is capable of limited psychokinesis and complete mind control.

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CAST

Vincent Price
Simon Cordier
Nancy Kovack
Odette Mallotte
Chris Warfield
Paul Duclasse
Elaine Devry
Jeanne D'Arville
Ian Wolfe
Pierre
Stephen Roberts
Captain Robert Rennedon
Lewis Martin
Father Raymonde
Mary Adams
Louise
Directed by Reginald Le Borg

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
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Production
United Artists, Robert E. Kent Productions
Country
US

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