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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Cast

Conrado San Martín Inspector Tanner
Diana Lorys Wanda Bronsky / Melissa
Howard Vernon Dr. Orloff
Perla Cristal Arne
María Silva Dany (as Mary Silvers)
Ricardo Valle Morpho Lodner
Mara Laso Irma Gold
Venancio Muro Jean Rousseau 'Jeannot'
Félix Dafauce Chief Inspector
Faustino Cornejo Raymond
Manuel Vázquez Klein
Juan Antonio Riquelme

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