The Tomb of Ligeia (1965)

  • NR
  • 01/20/1965 (US)
  • Horror
  • 1h 21m

Even on her wedding night she must share the man she loved with the "female thing" that lived in the Tomb of the Cat!

Overview

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.

Robert Towne

Screenplay

Roger Corman

Director

Paul Mayersberg

Writer

Cast

Vincent Price's headshot

Vincent Price

Verden Fell
Elizabeth Shepherd's headshot

Elizabeth Shepherd

Lady Rowena Trevanion / Lady Ligeia
John Westbrook's headshot

John Westbrook

Christopher Gough
Derek Francis's headshot

Derek Francis

Lord Trevanion
Oliver Johnston's headshot

Oliver Johnston

Kenrick
Richard Vernon's headshot

Richard Vernon

Dr. Vivian
Frank Thornton's headshot

Frank Thornton

Peperel
Ronald Adam's headshot

Ronald Adam

Minister at Graveside

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