The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake

1959·Movie
1h 10min
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58/100
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5.7
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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.

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Genres
Gothic HorrorGialloPsychological Horror
Mood
DarkDisturbingMysteriousSuspensefulCreepySinister
Themes
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Plot
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Pacing
Increasing IntensitySlow BuildUnpredictable
Narrative
FlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog
Minimalist DialogueNarrative Voiceover
Character Types
VillainInnocentAnti-HeroEveryman
Time
Present DayPast Era
Place
Urban CityscapeGothic Mansion
Cinematic Style
Long TakesHigh Contrast LightingDark PaletteSlow Motion SequencesFirst-Person PerspectiveUse Of Shadows
Costume and Set
Extravagant WardrobesPeriod-Accurate CostumesGothic ArchitectureSymbolic Use Of Colors

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:
Herbert S. Greene, Maury Gertsman, Edward L. Cahn
Written by:
Orville H. Hampton
Produced by:
Robert E. Kent
Composed by:
Paul Dunlap

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