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Diary of a Madman (1963)

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Based on the story "The Horla" by Guy de Maupassant, this grim low-budget potboiler stars Vincent Price as Simon Cordier, a ruthless magistrate in 19th-century Paris who becomes possessed by the malevolent spirit (or "horla") of a condemned murderer whom Cordier was forced to kill in self-defense. Driven by the madman's ghost to continue his pattern of brutal crimes, Cordier comes to the realization that the only way he can purge the violent demon from his soul is to immolate himself in a

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Classics, Horror

Directed By: Reginald Le Borg , Reginald LeBorg

Cast

Vincent Price
Simon Cordier
Nancy Kovack
Odette
Chris Warfield
Paul
Elaine Devry
Jeanne
Stephen Roberts
Captain Robert Rennedon
Lewis Martin
Priest
Ian Wolfe
Pierre
Edward Colmans
Andre
Mary Adams Hayes
Louise
Harvey Stephens
Girot
Nelson Olmsted
Dr. Borman
Don Brodie
Joseph Ruskin
The Horla
George Sawava
Dick Wilson
Gloria Clark

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Lacked humor and genuine horror.

July 31, 2002 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Not a very well known Price film, but it's actually a very good movie, and he gives a great performance as always. If you're a fan you should really check this one out if you can find it.

September 5, 2010

AJ Verser

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Grim retelling of the story "The Horla" by Guy de Maupassant, Vincent Price does admirably as the tormented protagonist. Wonderful, colorful sets and interesting subtext.

March 11, 2009

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1. Simon Cordier: Help me Father.
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