Diary of a Madman

Diary of a Madman (1963)

  • 38% want to see it
    (1,062 ratings)

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.… More

R, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By
Reginald Le Borg, Reginald LeBorg
Genres
Classics, Horror

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Lacked humor and genuine horror.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    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.

  • hawk l


    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.

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