Diary of a Madman

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.

Cast

Vincent Price

as Simon Cordier

Nancy Kovack

as Odette Mallotte

Chris Warfield

as Paul Duclasse

Elaine Devry

as Jeanne D'Arville

Ian Wolfe

as Pierre

Stephen Roberts

as Captain Robert Rennedon

Lewis Martin

as Father Raymonde

Mary Adams

as Louise

Edward Colmans

as Andre D'Arville

Nelson Olmsted

as Dr. Borman

Reviews

talisencrw

Another one that Vincent Price hits out of the proverbial ballpark. Great fun....

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