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Tales of Terror (1962) | Criteria

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Tales of Terror

English • 1962 • 1h 29m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Mystery Comedy Thriller Horror

Synopsis

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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August 2023
Position 52
Included in
Grindhouse Gothic: Roger Corman Directs Edgar Allan Poe
Position 4

Credits

Crew

DirectorRoger Corman

WriterRichard Matheson

CinematographerFloyd Crosby

ComposerLes Baxter

EditorAnthony Carras

ProducerRoger Corman

Cast

Vincent Priceas Locke / Fortunato / Valdemar / Narrator

Peter Lorreas Montresor ("The Black Cat")

Basil Rathboneas Carmichael ("The Case of M. Valdemar")

as Helene ("The Case of M. Valdemar")

Maggie Pierceas Lenora ("Morella")

Joyce Jamesonas Annabel ("The Black Cat")

Leona Gageas Morella ("Morella")

David Frankhamas Dr. James ("The Case of M. Valdemar")

Lennie Weinribas Policeman ("The Black Cat")

Wally Campoas Barman Wilkins ("The Black Cat")

Alan DeWittas Chairman of Wine Society ("The Black Cat")

John Hackettas Policeman ("The Black Cat")

Edmund Cobbas Driver ("Morella")

Scott Brownas Servant ("The Case of M. Valdemar")

Benjie Bancroftas Wine Society Member ("The Black Cat") (uncredited)

Paul Bradleyas Wine Society Member ("The Black Cat") (uncredited)

Kenneth Gibsonas Wine Society Member ("The Black Cat") (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kempas Wine Society Member ("The Black Cat") (uncredited)

Jack Kennyas Tavern Patron ("The Black Cat") (uncredited)

Cosmo Sardoas Wine Society Member ("The Black Cat") (uncredited)