The Masque of the Red Death
Seen it?1964 | 90 min | Drama, Horror
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Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A European prince terrorizes the local peasantry while using his castle as a refuge against the "Red Death" plague that stalks the land.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Corman
- Vincent PricePrince Prospero
- Hazel CourtJuliana
- Jane AsherFrancesca
- David WestonGino
- Nigel GreenLudovico
- Patrick MageeAlfredo
- Paul Whitsun-JonesScarlatti
- Robert BrownGuard
- Julian BurtonSeñor Veronese
- David DaviesLead Villager