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The Creeping Flesh (1973)

A terrifying journey through the nightmare worlds of evil, insanity, and terrible revenge.

  • Feb 12, 1973
  • 1h 32m
  • PG

5.9/10

TMDB user score
118 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Creeping Flesh is a 1973 horror and science fiction film directed by Freddie Francis. Its leading cast includes Peter Cushing, Lorna Heilbron and Christopher Lee. It runs for 1 hour 32 minutes.

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 32 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
5.9/10 from 118 TMDB votes

Trailer

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Cast

  • Peter Cushing Emmanuel Hildern
  • Lorna Heilbron Penelope Hildern
  • Christopher Lee James Hildern
  • George Benson Waterlow
  • Catherine Finn Emily
  • Hedger Wallace Doctor Perry
  • Duncan Lamont Inspector
  • Kenneth J. Warren Charles Lenny
  • Larry Taylor Chief Asylum Warder
  • Harry Locke Barman
  • Robert Swann Young Aristocrat
  • 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

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