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Diary of a Madman
The most terrifying motion picture ever!
Genres
Horror
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
1963-03-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
62
Vote Average
6.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Edward Colmans
Andre D'Arville
Nelson Olmsted
Dr. Borman
Harvey Stephens
Louis Girot
Don Brodie
Marcel
Joseph Ruskin
The Horla (voice)
Dick Wilson
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