Antony Carbone, Barbara Steele, John Kerr
Francis Barnard goes to Spain, when he hears his sister Elizabeth has died. Her husband Nicholas Medina, the son of the brutest torturer of the Spanish Inquisition, tells him she has died of a blood d...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 5, 2001
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September 12, 2008Another enjoyable, economic and surprisingly well done 'expanded' version of an Edgar Allan Poe story, by the most noteworthy triad of his admirers in the silver screen; Roger Corman, Richard Matheson and Vincent Price.
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July 22, 2008Good, solid chiller. Strong performances, good atmosphere, great story, and direction that would do Poe proud. One of the best Corman Poe movies, and a must-see for genre fans.
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January 24, 2008A medieval horror classic. Great elaborate sets and costumes. The atmosphere was rich with Poe vibes. The story built up to a crescendo; you don't see the pendulum until one hour in. Vincent Price had some great over-the-top acting, as he became increasingly mad with each appeara...( read more)
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October 22, 2009A very different adaptation of Poe's story; Corman is able to build a tense atmosphere with a firm direction, one great art direction and Price's magnetic performance.
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August 26, 2009Apparently only the end of the film is based on Edgar Allen poes works. Still you gotta love Vincent Price... Legend.
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July 15, 2009written originally by edgar allan poe as a short story, this movie has ceased being terrifying if it ever was. The inside sets seem authentic, but the light is too powerful for a sinister gothic castle. Legendary character-actor Vincent Prince is pretty young in this, but you can...( read more)
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June 25, 2009four star rating for this early horror film. Vincent Price the father of horror in America. Some good one-liners in this odd early horror film.
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June 21, 2009Although it bares little relation to the original story of the same name, this is immensely entertaining - especially Vincent Price's acting.
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