The Tomb of Ligeia
Even on her wedding night she must share the man she loved with the "female thing" that lived in the Tomb of the Cat!
Verden Fell is shattered after the death of his lovely wife. But, after an unexpected encounter with Lady Rowena Trevanion, Fell soon finds himself married again. Nevertheless, his late wife's spirit seems to hang over the dilapidated abbey that Fell shares with his new bride. Lady Rowena senses that something is amiss and, when she investigates, makes a horrifying discovery -- learning that Fell's dead wife is closer than she ever imagined possible.
- 6.3
- 1964
- Released
- 1h 21m
Vincent Price
Verden Fell
Elizabeth Shepherd
Lady Rowena Trevanion / Lady Ligeia
John Westbrook
Christopher Gough
Derek Francis
Lord Trevanion
Oliver Johnston
Kenrick
Richard Vernon
Dr. Vivian
Frank Thornton
Peperel
Ronald Adam
Minister at Graveside
Denis Gilmore
Livery BoyPenelope Lee
Lady Rowena's Maidservant
Released
en
- #based on novel or book
- #cat
- #black cat
- #tomb
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_**The black cat from hell at a manor in Victorian Britain**_ Amidst a crumbling castle in 19th century England, a widowed aristocrat (Vincent Price) mourns his wife, but quickly develops a new romantic relationship after meeting the forceful Rowena (Elizabeth Shepherd). Yet the soul of Ligeia seems to be haunting the estate and the apparently mesmerized Baron is hiding something. Released
This movie got love, death, and marriage. This movie also plays heavy into hypnosis. The cat is the true star of the movie, getting more screen time than Vincent almost. The pace is great and so is the unfolding of this story. Nothing gore and bloody, but it does keep suspense and the macabre in tact throughout. Although not the strongest in the Poe series that Corman did, it is still a m