Poe

Edgar Allan Poe joins forces with a young detective to find the fiend who is abducting and murdering people in 19th century Baltimore. The killer uses Poe's own writings as the basis for his gruesome crimes. As the body count rises, Poe must race against time to stop the murderer and save the woman he loves.

The Raven received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the film's plot convoluted and its tone inconsistent. While John Cusack's performance as Poe was sometimes praised, the overall execution failed to impress, leading to a lukewarm audience reception.

• A stylish but ultimately nonsensical gothic thriller that fails to capture the spirit of its literary inspiration.
• John Cusack does his best with a weak script, but the film is undone by its convoluted plot and uneven pacing.
• Fails to be genuinely scary or intellectually stimulating, relying too heavily on atmosphere and melodrama.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a visually interesting but ultimately disappointing attempt at a Poe-inspired thriller. Many felt the plot was confusing and failed to deliver a satisfying resolution. While some appreciated the dark atmosphere, most agreed it did not live up to its potential.

Director James McTeigue previously worked as an assistant director on 'The Matrix' trilogy and directed 'V for Vendetta'.