The Awful Dr. Orlof
1962, Spanish. Directed by Jesús Franco.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jesús FrancoDirector
- Conrado San MartínInspector Tanner
- Diana LorysWanda Bronsky / Melissa
- Howard VernonDr. Orloff
- Perla CristalArne
- María SilvaDany (as Mary Silvers)
- Ricardo ValleMorpho Lodner
- Mara LasoIrma Gold
- Venancio MuroJean Rousseau 'Jeannot'
- Félix DafauceChief Inspector
- Faustino CornejoRaymond
- Manuel VázquezKlein
- Juan Antonio RiquelmeCast
Details
- Released
- 14 May 1962
- Original title
- Gritos en la noche
- Country
- Spain, France
- Written by
- Jesús Franco
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The Awful Dr. Orlof: quick answers
What comes after The Awful Dr. Orlof?
Next in the series: Dr. Orloff's Monster (1965), The Diabolical Dr. Z (1966), and The Orgies of Dr. Orloff (1967).
Is The Awful Dr. Orlof worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Awful Dr. Orlof?
The Awful Dr. Orlof runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Awful Dr. Orlof have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Awful Dr. Orlof. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Awful Dr. Orlof parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Awful Dr. Orlof yet.
Which OTT platform is The Awful Dr. Orlof on?
The Awful Dr. Orlof isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Awful Dr. Orlof?
If you liked The Awful Dr. Orlof, try Whisper, The House of Snails, The Shed.
Who directed The Awful Dr. Orlof?
The Awful Dr. Orlof (1962) was directed by Jesús Franco and stars Conrado San Martín, Diana Lorys, Howard Vernon.