The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959) Original Movie Poster 14x35 Folded The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake is a 1959 horror film directed by Edward L. The movie stars Eduard Franz as Jonathan Drake, a man haunted by a family curse that has claimed the lives of several male members of his lineage. The curse, which dates back to his ancestor's involvement in the brutal treatment of a South American tribe, results in each male descendant dying mysteriously, with their skulls removed after death.
As Jonathan's own time approaches, he teams up with a detective (played by Paul Cavanagh) to uncover the dark secret behind the curse and stop the sinister force behind the gruesome deaths. The film is noted for its eerie atmosphere, creative use of voodoo themes, and macabre plot, making it a classic example of mid-20th-century horror cinema.