Still from Tales of Terror — Tales of Terror (1962) — Roger CormanPhotographed by Floyd Crosby

Roger Corman

Tales of Terror

Name: Tales of Terror
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Thriller, Horror
Released: 1962
Duration: 89 min

English / 1962 / 1h 29m

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Mystery Comedy Thriller Horror

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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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorRoger Corman

WriterRichard Matheson

Cinematographer

Cast

Vincent Priceas Locke / Fortunato / Valdemar / Narrator

Peter Lorreas Montresor ("The Black Cat")

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

Debra Pagetas 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)