What is Diary of a Madman?
Topic: Film "Diary of a Madman" (1963). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1963
- Release date
- Mar 6, 1963
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
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Topic: Film "Diary of a Madman" (1963).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Do not use information from Source [3] regarding Ozzy Osbourne (it's a different subject).
Source [1]:
Title: Diary of a Madman (1963)
Rating: PG
US Release Date: 03/06/1963
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 1h 36m
Character/Plot: 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.
Source [2]:
Confirms plot: Simon has come into contact with a malevolent entity. The invisible yet corporeal being, called a horla, is capable of limited psychokinesis and complete mind control. The diary reveals this.
Source [3]:
Refers to an Ozzy Osbourne album. Irrelevant to the 1963 film.
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“A gripping exploration of horror that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
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Diary of a Madman is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1963.
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