The Tomb of Ligeia

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.

Cast

Vincent Price

as Verden Fell

Elizabeth Shepherd

as Lady Rowena Trevanion / Lady Ligeia

John Westbrook

as Christopher Gough

Derek Francis

as Lord Trevanion

Oliver Johnston

as Kenrick

Richard Vernon

as Dr. Vivian

Frank Thornton

as Peperel

Ronald Adam

as Minister at Graveside

Denis Gilmore

as Livery Boy

Penelope Lee

as Lady Rowena's Maidservant

Reviews

Wiccaburr

This movie got love, death, and marriage. This movie also plays heavy into hypnosis. The cat is the true star of the movie, getting more screen time than Vincent almost. The pace is great and so is the unfolding of this story. Nothing gore and bloody, but it does keep suspense and the macabre ...

Wuchak

_**The black cat from hell at a manor in Victorian Britain**_ Amidst a crumbling castle in 19th century England, a widowed aristocrat (Vincent Price) mourns his wife, but quickly develops a new romantic relationship after meeting the forceful Rowena (Elizabeth Shepherd). Yet the soul of Ligeia se...

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