1964's "Masque of the red death" really is a high point for Roger Corman who, wrong or right, was pigeonholed as a purveyor of cheap, quickly made throw away movies. Beautiful in it's sets and costumes, the film really makes use of beautiful, vivid colors. But the star here, is, as usual, Vincent Price, who really sinks his teeth into the role of the evil Prince Prospero, who you will absolutely love to hate!
Scripted by the great Charles Beaumont of Twilight Zone fame, the film is literate, following closely the story by the great Poe, with an added bonus, weaving the short story, "Hop Frog" into the film. Really well acted, and fairly creepy, "Masque of the red Death" is a winner. Highly recommended.
Scripted by the great Charles Beaumont of Twilight Zone fame, the film is literate, following closely the story by the great Poe, with an added bonus, weaving the short story, "Hop Frog" into the film. Really well acted, and fairly creepy, "Masque of the red Death" is a winner. Highly recommended.