Tales of Terror
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.
Why it matters
A gothic triptych where Roger Corman’s trademark blend of moody atmosphere and Vincent Price’s theatrical flair bring Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre tales to life.
- Vincent Price and Peter Lorre revel in melodramatic camp that’s part charm, part chills.
- Classic Poe themes of death, guilt, and revenge wrapped in lush, shadowy 1960s horror aesthetics.
- The portmanteau format offers three distinct moods—from gothic tragedy to psychological horror and dark humor.
- Best for fans who savor vintage horror’s theatricality and practical effects over modern slickness.
Director
14 horror films in catalog
House of Usher 1960
The Little Shop of Horrors 1960
Creature from the Haunted Sea 1961
The Pit and the Pendulum 1961
Tales of Terror 1962
The Premature Burial 1962
Tower of London 1962
The Haunted Palace 1963
The Terror 1963
The Raven 1963
X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes 1963
The Masque of the Red Death 1964
The Tomb of Ligeia 1964
Frankenstein Unbound 1990
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
0
Supernatural
80
Creature
18
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
AnthologyZombie
