The Thing That Couldn't Die

thumb The Thing That Couldn't Die is a 1958 film about a psychically gifted young woman who discovers a centuries-old crate buried on her aunt's ranch. Opening it, her family discovers the living head of Gideon Drew, a 16th century devil worshiper who was beheaded by Sir Francis Drake. Directed by Will Cowan. Written by David Duncan. The grave can't hold it ...nothing human can stop it!  (taglines) Gordon Hawthorne [explaining why the branch fell on Linda] It must have been an evil wind! Jessica Burns You're all horrible! I hope you all die! Flavia McIntyre Well, there's nothing evil about digging a hole. Dialogue Gordon Hawthorne: I have a geologist friend who'd be happy to look at a new well for you. He wouldn't charge much. Flavia McIntyre: But Jessica doesn't charge anything. Gordon Hawthorne: People always pay for superstition. Gordon Hawthorne: You're not the same girl you were yesterday. Jessica Burns: Yesterday I was trying to do what was right, I was afraid, but I'm not afraid anymore. Jessica Burns: Don't dig here! Please don't. There's something evil down there. Hank Huston: Maybe it's gold, the root of all evil. Come on, start digging! Gordon Hawthorne: If ye valuest thy immortal soul, open not this accursed chest, for within it lieth... lieth... Flavia McIntyre: Well, go on, go on! What lie'th within it? Taglines THE MOST TERRIFYING MONSTER EVER! The grave can't hold it ...nothing human can stop it! It rose from the crypt to slake its monstrous thirst for beauty ... and the power to rule the earth! Cast William Reynolds — Gordon Hawthorne Carolyn Kearney — Jessica Burns Robin Hughes — Gideon Drew Andra Martin — Linda Madison Jeffrey Stone — Hank Huston Peggy Converse — Flavia McIntyre James Anderson — Boyd Abercrombie Charles Horvath — Mike Forrest Lewis — Julian Ash External links 0052289 The Thing that Couldn't Die 113300 Category:1958 American films Category:Universal Monsters film series Category:1958 English-language films Category:American horror films