The Awful Dr. Orlof

The Awful Dr. Orlof

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1962 · 90 min · ★ 5.9 · Horror, Thriller

Dr. Orlof, a former prison doctor, abducts beautiful women from nightclubs to use their skin to repair his daughter's fire-scarred face. He is assisted by Morpho, a deformed monstrosity who delights in biting his victims. Orlof had better hurry, though -- a young police inspector and his ballerina girlfriend are onto his sadistic practices.

Directed by Jesús Franco · Written by Jesús Franco

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