An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe
Renowned horror actor Vincent Price narrates four tales of terror by renowned horror author Edgar Allen Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Sphinx, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Pit and the Pendulum.
Why it matters
Vincent Price’s charismatic narration breathes theatrical life into four of Poe’s darkest tales, crafting a chilling anthology steeped in gothic dread.
- Price’s voice is a masterclass in macabre storytelling, turning Poe’s prose into an immersive audio-visual haunt.
- A rare filmed tribute capturing Poe’s psychological terror without relying on gimmicks or heavy effects.
- For fans of literary horror and vintage anthology formats, it’s a direct line to the roots of American gothic.
- Minimalist staging sharpens focus on mood and madness — a reminder that horror’s power often lies in suggestion, not spectacle.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
86
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
57
Survival
17
