The Tomb of Ligeia

The Tomb of Ligeia

81 mins | Thriller, Horror | Nov. 29, 1964

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.

The Tomb of Ligeia

81 mins | Thriller, Horror | Nov. 29, 1964

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.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers Alta Vista Film Production
Original title The Tomb of Ligeia
Directors Roger Corman
Writers Edgar Allan Poe, Paul Mayersberg, Robert Towne

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