The Tomb of Ligeia

1964 81 min ★ 6.3 Horror, Drama

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.

▶ Watch Trailer

Cast

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 Boy

Penelope Lee

Lady Rowena's Maidservant

Details

Director

Roger Corman

Screenplay

Robert Towne

Tagline

"Even on her wedding night she must share the man she loved with the "female thing" that lived in the Tomb of the Cat!"

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

Alta Vista Film Production

Reviews

W

Wiccaburr

October 8, 2020

★ 7/10

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...

W

Wuchak

September 26, 2021

★ 6/10

_**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...