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Diary of a Madman 1963

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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
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77 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.3/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Horror

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Topic: Film "Diary of a Madman" (1963).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
Length: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
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.
Title: Diary of

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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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