John Chard
Corman, Poe & Price. The fourth venture into Poe adaptations for Roger Corman and Vincent Price sees them taking on the portmanteau format with a trilogy of creepers. First off is Morella, which finds Price as a typecast loner living...
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Tales of Terror
1962
Movie
89 min
English
Three stories adapted from the work of Edgar Allen Poe: 1) A man and his daughter are reunited, but the blame for the death of his wife hangs over them, unresolved. 2) A derelict challenges the local wine-tasting champion to a competition, but finds the man's attention to his wife worthy of more dramatic action. 3) A man dying and in great pain agrees to be hypnotized at the moment of death, with unexpected consequences.
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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Google Users83%
Director: Roger Corman•Genres: Horror, Comedy
Plot Summary
This anthology film presents three chilling tales based on Edgar Allan Poe's works. The first, 'Morella,' tells the story of a father haunted by the vengeful spirit of his deceased daughter. The second, 'The Black Cat,' features a wine taster who murders his wife and then is tormented by her spirit and a black cat. The final segment, 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar,' involves a man who cheats death and is forced to confess his sins from beyond the grave.
Critical Reception
Tales of Terror was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its blend of humor and horror, its effective direction by Roger Corman, and the stellar performances of its iconic horror cast. It is considered a classic of the horror anthology genre.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its effective Edgar Allan Poe adaptations.
Praised for the chemistry and performances of Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, and Basil Rathbone.
Noted for its successful mix of genuine scares and dark humor.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoy the film for its classic horror atmosphere and the iconic performances, particularly Vincent Price. The blend of Poe's stories with a lighter, comedic touch is often highlighted as a strength.
Fun Fact
The segment 'The Black Cat' is not directly based on Poe's short story of the same name, but rather incorporates elements and characters from several of his works, including 'The Black Cat' and 'The Cask of Amontillado'.
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