The Tomb of Ligeia
Seen it?1964 | 81 min | Horror, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. 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 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Corman
- Vincent PriceVerden Fell
- Elizabeth ShepherdLady Rowena Trevanion / Lady Ligeia
- John WestbrookChristopher Gough
- Derek FrancisLord Trevanion
- Oliver JohnstonKenrick
- Richard VernonDr. Vivian
- Frank ThorntonPeperel
- Ronald AdamMinister at Graveside
- Denis GilmoreLivery Boy
- Penelope LeeLady Rowena's Maidservant