Review of The Skull (1965) by Matt F — 27 Dec 2010
Having a plot that was lifted practically in its entirety by Roman Polanski for his film The Ninth Gate, Freddie Francis' The Skull doesn't suffer from any of the artistic fence-straddling of the aforementioned disasterpiece. Francis was a well-heeled genre vet by the time having directed several other Amicus and Hammer productions before then.
It's only real obvious failing was a climax which is preceded by nearly 10 completely dialogue-free minutes.
This review of The Skull (1965) was written by Matt F on 27 Dec 2010.
The Skull has generally received mixed reviews.
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