The Raven
Seen it?1963 | 86 min | Comedy, Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Death Becomes Her, start here. 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 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$1 million worldwide on a $350K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 67K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Corman
- Vincent PriceDr. Erasmus Craven
- Peter LorreDr. Adolphus Bedlo
- Boris KarloffDr. Scarabus
- Hazel CourtLenore Craven
- Olive SturgessEstelle Craven
- Jack NicholsonRexford Bedlo
- John DierkesRoderick Craven
- Connie WallaceMaid
- William BaskinGrimes
- Aaron SaxonGort