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Diary of a Madman
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Diary of a Madman

1963-03-06 · 96 min · ★ 6.1

Horror

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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Directors
Reginald Le Borg
Production companies
United Artists, Robert E. Kent Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vincent PriceVincent PriceSimon Cordier
Nancy KovackNancy KovackOdette Mallotte
Chris WarfieldChris WarfieldPaul Duclasse
Elaine DevryElaine DevryJeanne D'Arville
Ian WolfeIan WolfePierre
Stephen RobertsCaptain Robert Rennedon
Lewis MartinLewis MartinFather Raymonde
Mary AdamsLouise
Edward ColmansEdward ColmansAndre D'Arville
Nelson OlmstedNelson OlmstedDr. Borman
Harvey StephensHarvey StephensLouis Girot
Don BrodieDon BrodieMarcel
Joseph RuskinJoseph RuskinThe Horla (voice)
Dick WilsonDick Wilson

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