Curse of the Faceless Man (1958): Cast & Plot
Curse of the Faceless Man is a 1958 sci-fi horror film directed by Edward L. Cahn, starring Luis Van Rooten as Dr. Carlo Fiorillo, Adele Mara and Richard Anderson. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Robert E. Kent Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Curse of the Faceless Man About?
The premise of Curse of the Faceless Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After centuries trapped in stone, a cursed figure emerges from the ruins of Pompeii, driven by an insatiable obsession with women. Anyone who encounters the stone‑encrusted corpse finds their skull inexplicably crushed, suggesting a relentless, supernatural vengeance that stalks those who dare approach.
Curse of the Faceless Man Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- petrified body
- sympathetic monster
- archeology
- superstition
- unrealistic belief
- faceless man
- hypnosis
- skull crushing
- monster
- curse
- reincarnation
- mummy
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- mount vesuvius
- supernatural horror
- medallion
- archeological dig
- archeological discovery
- dream
- mummy character
- instinct
- egyptology
- italy
- resurrection
- mount vesuvius italy
- reference to mount vesuvius
- year 79
- psychotronic film
- hypnotized woman
- pompeii
- museum
- back from the dead
Curse of the Faceless Man Cast & Characters
Luis Van Rooten leads the cast as Dr. Carlo Fiorillo, with Adele Mara as Maria Fiorillo and Richard Anderson as Dr. Paul Mallon. Directed by Edward L. Cahn; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward L. Cahn
- Luis Van Rooten as Dr. Carlo Fiorillo
- Adele Mara as Maria Fiorillo
- Richard Anderson as Dr. Paul Mallon
- Felix Locher as Dr. Emanuel
Also Starring in Curse of the Faceless Man
· 9 more- Bob Bryant Quintillus Aurelius
- Elaine Edwards Tina Enright
- Jan Arvan Police Insp. Renaldi
- Morris Ankrum Narrator (unconfirmed)
- Jack Kenney Police Officer (uncredited)
- Rudy Germane Police Officer (uncredited)
- George Sawaya Tony
- Stephen Soldi Workman (uncredited)
- Gar Moore Dr. Enricco Ricci
More from Edward L. Cahn
More films directed by Edward L. Cahn: Incident in an Alley, Beauty and the Beast, Secret of Deep Harbor and You Have to Run Fast.
Curse of the Faceless Man Plot Summary
What happens in Curse of the Faceless Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During an archaeological excavation at Pompeii, a worker uncovers an ancient jewel box along with the preserved, calcified remains of a gladiator. As the body is transported to the Museo di Napoli, something extraordinary happens: the gladiator’s body suddenly springs to life, killing the truck driver in a lethal attack. Miraculously, the body appears to be dead again after the incident, but it is found meters away from the wreckage, leaving investigators puzzled about what truly transpired, as no witnesses saw the event unfold.
Full summary
The whole story of Curse of the Faceless Man, scene by scene
Curse of the Faceless Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Curse of the Faceless Man.
How Well Do You Know Curse of the Faceless Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Dr. Carlo Fiorillo, the museum director?
Cars in Curse of the Faceless Man
9 cars on screen, including the 1956 Ford Anglia and the 1958 Ford Squire.
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1958 Dodge Sierra Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb, Pharaoh’s Curse and Tale of the Mummy.
Curse of the Faceless Man FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Curse of the Faceless Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Curse of the Faceless Man?
Curse of the Faceless Man runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was Curse of the Faceless Man released?
Curse of the Faceless Man was released on August 14, 1958.
Who directed Curse of the Faceless Man?
Curse of the Faceless Man was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
More films by Edward L. Cahn Who is in the cast of Curse of the Faceless Man?
Curse of the Faceless Man stars Luis Van Rooten as Dr. Carlo Fiorillo, Adele Mara as Maria Fiorillo and Richard Anderson as Dr. Paul Mallon, among 13 credited actors.
Does Curse of the Faceless Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Curse of the Faceless Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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