This film has some historical importance. Its modest success started a Roger Corman on a classic cycle of Edgar Allen Poe adaptations starring Vincent Price. This one, only the first, isnt half bad, but its not nearly as good as Masque of the Red Death or The Pit and the Pendulum. Still, its highly recommended for Price fans, or lovers of old horror movies. Not a lot of violence, but plenty of mood and suggestion. Vincent Price is effectively creepy.

Decrepit horror tale.

Some points for atmosphere, but it never really comes alive.

Great atmosphere and beautiful set design - I wouldn't mind owning one of those whacked out paintings myself. The story is unusual and interesting and really brought to life by Price's performance as the deranged Roderick Usher. There are certainly worse ways to spend 80 minutes of your life.

76.000

Good Movie

This is not Corman's best.

Not a lot happens during the first half of the movie, and the plot unfolds at a very slow and deliberate pace. Yet the sets and the atmosphere are great, and Vincent Price puts on such a good performance that you can forgive some of the pacing issues.

Floyd Crosby's lush color cinematography and Daniel Haller's set designs lend this well-dressed low-budget Corman/Poe collaboration (the first of many) a classy, Hammer-like look.

Middle of the road as far as Corman/Poe/Price flicks go.