Haeckel's Tale
2006, English. Directed by John McNaughton.
A grieving widower seeking the help of a necromancer is told the terrible tale of Ernst Haeckel, a man obsessed with reanimation.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- John McNaughtonDirector
- Steve BacicJohn Ralston
- Micki MaunsellMiz Carnation
- Gerard PlunkettDr. Hauser (as Gerrard Plunkett)
- Derek CecilErnst Haeckel
- Pablo CoffeyChester
- Jon PolitoMontesquino
- Warren KimmelFaron
- Jill MorrisonRachel
- Elizabeth McQuadeYoung Woman
- Tom McBeathWolfram
- Leela SavastaElise Wolfram
- Christopher DeLisleElise's Dead Husband
Details
- Released
- 27 January 2006
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- Mick Garris, Clive Barker
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Haeckel's Tale: quick answers
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How long is Haeckel's Tale?
Haeckel's Tale runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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What movies are like Haeckel's Tale?
If you liked Haeckel's Tale, try Incident On and Off a Mountain Road, Roadkill, American Horror House.
Who directed Haeckel's Tale?
Haeckel's Tale (2006) was directed by John McNaughton and stars Steve Bacic, Micki Maunsell, Gerard Plunkett.