Tales of Terror (1962)

Name: Tales of Terror
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1962
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone, Debra Paget, Maggie Pierce

1h 29m United States of America

Horror Comedy Mystery Thriller

Plot

"Tales of Terror" weaves together three chilling narratives inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. The first tale follows a father and daughter who grapple with the lingering guilt of their wife's tragic demise. Next, a homeless man confronts a local wine connoisseur, whose flirtations with his wife ignite a dangerous rivalry. Finally, a suffering man nearing death opts for hypnosis to ease his pain, only to experience unforeseen repercussions. Each story delves into themes of guilt, rivalry, and the unknown, delivering an eerie exploration of the human psyche.

Cast

Vincent Price Peter Lorre Basil Rathbone Debra Paget Maggie Pierce Joyce Jameson Leona Gage David Frankham Lennie Weinrib Wally Campo Alan DeWitt John Hackett Edmund Cobb Scott Brown Benjie Bancroft