Tales of Terror(1962)
“A Trilogy of Shock and Horror!”
Overview
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.
Director
Roger Corman
Studio
Alta Vista Productions
Cast
Vincent Price
as Locke / Fortunato / Valdemar / Narrator
Peter Lorre
as Montresor ("The Black Cat")
Basil Rathbone
as Carmichael ("The Case of M. Valdemar")
Debra Paget
as Helene ("The Case of M. Valdemar")
Maggie Pierce
as Lenora ("Morella")
Joyce Jameson
as Annabel ("The Black Cat")
Leona Gage
as Morella ("Morella")
David Frankham
as Dr. James ("The Case of M. Valdemar")
Lennie Weinrib
as Policeman ("The Black Cat")
Wally Campo
as Barman Wilkins ("The Black Cat")
Alan DeWitt
as Chairman of Wine Society ("The Black Cat")
John Hackett
as Policeman ("The Black Cat")
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1962
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Alta Vista Productions • American International Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tales of Terror?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Tales of Terror (1962).
What is Tales of Terror about?▼
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.
Who directed Tales of Terror?▼
Tales of Terror was directed by Roger Corman and released in 1962. It is a horror, comedy, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Tales of Terror?▼
Tales of Terror has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Tales of Terror?▼
The cast of Tales of Terror includes Vincent Price as Locke / Fortunato / Valdemar / Narrator, Peter Lorre as Montresor ("The Black Cat"), Basil Rathbone as Carmichael ("The Case of M. Valdemar"), Debra Paget as Helene ("The Case of M. Valdemar"), Maggie Pierce as Lenora ("Morella") and more.
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