does anyone else like the classic movie the raven?

Question

A true classic!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057449/
Plot Outline: A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help in this film loosely based on the Edgar Allen Poe poem

it still is entertaining,considering how old it was and the magic,was like some of the first 3d effects

Answer 1

The Corman-Matheson The Raven, a charming cultural artifact from the early sixties, played extremely well at kiddie matinees when first released, holds up less well for grownups when watching it on television. This is a movie that needs an audience, preferably young and not too sophisticated. Without the laughter of children it falls a little flat, but is still fun to look at, if only for the remarkable sets of Daniel Haller, the colorful costumes, the mugging actors.

This is not an adaptation of the Edgar Allan Poe poem (which would be impossible) but rather a spoof of the various movies adapted from Poe's stories that were so popular at the time it came out, featuring many of the same cast members! As such, the movie needs to be seen in this context or else it will make no sense.

Vincent Price, a good magician, helps Peter Lorre turn from raven back to human form, then journeys to the castle of bad magician Boris Karloff, who was responsible for changing Lorre into a bird, to engage in a battle of sorcerer's tricks. Jack Nicholson is on hand as Lorre's son, and the two have some funny scenes together. There's not much story here, but the look and feel of the film are what make it work, to the extent that it does, as it's really a showcase for the actors and set designers more than anything else. It's a lighthearted film from the start, with nary a frightening moment. Everyone's dressed up as if at a Halloween party, and the festive tone is sustained throughout.

Answer 2

I have never seen it but I bet it is good with that cast

Vincent Price
Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff, three of the best in scaring people

Answer 3

Yes I love it and recently bought a copy on DVD.

Classic Price, and good to see Jack Nicholson in his first screen

appearence.

Good Luck

Jimmy

Answer 4

More movies should be done like that.

Even as an old movie it was way ahead of its time when you compare it to the crappy movies that come out now.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

THE RAVEN, is one of theGREAT classics.Edgar Allen Poe, totally RULES!!!!!!You have great taste.

Answer 7

i liked it /