The Raven
The Raven is a 1963 American comedy Gothic horror film produced and directed by Roger Corman. The film stars Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, and Boris Karloff as a trio of rival sorcerers. The supporting cast includes Jack Nicholson as the son of Lorre's character.
Plot
In the year 1506, the sorcerer Dr. Erasmus Craven has been mourning the death of his wife Lenore for over two years, much to the dismay of his daughter (Lenore's stepdaughter), Estelle. One night he is visited by a raven, the wizard Dr. Bedlo. Together they brew a potion that restores Bedlo to human form.
More details
| author | Richard Matheson |
|---|---|
| director | Roger Corman |
| editor | Ronald Sinclair |
| genre | comedy fantasy historical horror |
| keywords | claim faked death faked her death fight fly force hide human form kill mistress mourn one night transform wiz |
| musicBy | Les Baxter |
| producer | Roger Corman |
| productionCompany | Alta Vista Productions |
| publisher | American International Pictures |
| theme | comedy horror shapeshifting |