Writers: Kenneth Johnson, David Welch, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Towne
Producers: Dan Kibbie, David Deutsch
Format: Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Region: Region 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 2
Rated:NR
Studio: MGM
DVD Release Date: January 31, 2006
Run Time: 135 minutes
"The Tomb of Ligeia" is a slow-paced yet highly atmospheric adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "Ligeia", starring Vincent Price as the tormented and not quite stable Verden Fell, who is haunted by the spirit of his deceased first wife, and whose second marriage to beautiful Rowena (Elizabeth Shepherd) is similarly haunted by this spirit. Fell is reminded again and again (and hence his torment and inability to move on) by his late wife's disembodied voice that she will live on even after death and she will always remain his wife. The story is highly steeped in atmosphere, and is both a horror story and psychological drama as viewers witness Fell's descent into madness.
What makes this worthwhile in the classic canon of horror movies is the excellent acting by both Price and Shepherd (in a dual role) as well as the outdoor shots (which was uncommon for horror movies back then) amidst the scenic English countryside. It is slow going though and no real scares- more of sinister atmosphere that is effectively conveyed.
"An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe" is a retelling of four Poe stories starring Vincent Price - in "The Tell Tale Heart", "The Sphinx", "The Cask of Amontillado", and "The Pit and the Pendulum" (my favorite of the four). Price delivers credible performances in all four stories. For the price of this DVD, this is an excellent purchase, especially for fans of Poe and Price!
The Tomb of Ligeia (1964)
Some years after having buried his beloved wife Ligea, Verden Fell meets and eventually marries the lovely Lady Rowena. Fell is something of a recluse, living in a small part of a now ruined Abbey with his manservant Kenrick as the only other occupant. He remains infatuated with his late wife and is convinced that she will return to him. While all goes well when first married, he returns to his odd behavior when they return to the Abbey from their honeymoon. The memories of Ligea continue to haunt him as well as her promise that she would never die.
An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe (1970)
Vincent Price recites four Edgar Allen Poe stories: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Sphinx, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Pit and the Pendulum.
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