The Man Who Haunted Himself

The Man Who Haunted Himself

Stalked by fear and terror… night and day!

1970 · 88 min · ★ 6.1 · Thriller, Drama

Executive Harold Pelham suffers a serious accident after which he faces the shadow of death. When, against all odds, he miraculously recovers, he discovers that his life does not belong to him anymore.

Directed by Basil Dearden · Written by Basil Dearden

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