Living Skeleton (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1968, Living Skeleton is a horror film directed by Hiroshi Matsuno, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A ship is attacked at sea for its cargo by a group of thieves who murder a newlywed doctor and rape his wife. Three years later her twin sister is kidnapped by the same pirates, who begin to die strange deaths...
Who’s in it. Living Skeleton stars Kikko Matsuoka as Saeko, Yasunori Irikawa as Mochizuki, Masumi Okada as Father / Boss and Asao Uchida as Ejiri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Living Skeleton has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Living Skeleton page.
If you liked it. Fans of Living Skeleton tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Living Skeleton (1968)?
- In US, Living Skeleton is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Living Skeleton worth watching?
- Living Skeleton holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Living Skeleton?
- Living Skeleton stars Kikko Matsuoka, Yasunori Irikawa, Masumi Okada, Asao Uchida and Asao Koike.
- When was Living Skeleton released?
- Living Skeleton was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.