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31 Days of British Horror – The Tomb Of Ligeia (1964)

31 Days Of British Horror – The Tomb Of Ligeia (1964)

Hot on the heels of his “31 Days of Hammer” in January, Jules is at it again in March, treating us to a chronological run through the classic era of British Horror, from the late ’50s to the end of the ’70s, with one review every day for the entire month. You can check out the rest of our “31 Days of British Horror” by CLICKING HERE. Starring: Vincent Price, Elisabeth Shepherd Director: Roger Corman For his final entry in his wonderful series of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations, Roger Corman reunited once again with Vincent Price for what would prove to be yet another classic. A steady-paced character study that is often more gothic romance than flat-out horror, The Tomb Of Ligea is a gripping tale of lost love and obsession, dripping with atmosphere and beautiful imagery, but shot through with a bleakness that suits its dark subject matter. In the English countryside of 1821, the young widower Verden Fell (Vincent Price) buries his wife Ligeia (Elizabeth Shepherd) in the local churchyard despite her not being Christian, despite the protestations of the parson, just before a black cat screeches and Ligeia’s eyes pop open. A few months later, the Lady [...]



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