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The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake

1959·Movie
1h 10min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–27%
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–27%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Mystery

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Sound Centrality5

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About

Written, Produced, And Directed To Scare The Daylights Out Of You!

Jonathan Drake, while attending his brother's funeral, is shocked to find the head of the deceased is missing. When his brother's skull shows up later in a locked cabinet, Drake realizes an ancient curse placed upon his grandfather by a tribe of South American Jivaro Indians is still in effect and that he himself is the probable next victim.
1950s HorrorB-MovieJivaro CurseMissing SkullsSupernatural ThreatOld Dark HouseTension and SuspenseLow Budget

Crew

Directed by:
Edward L. Cahn, Herbert S. Greene, Betty Fancher
Written by:
Orville H. Hampton
Produced by:
Robert E. Kent
Composed by:
Paul Dunlap, Henry Adams, Ben Winkler

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake legally?

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Is The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake?

1 h 10 min

The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake use?

Big BadGenuine Human HideMighty WhiteyMiles to Go Before I SleepOur Souls Are DifferentOur Zombies Are DifferentThe ParalyzerThe X of YShrunken HeadPredecessor VillainRevenant Zombie

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake, including Big Bad, Genuine Human Hide, Mighty Whitey.