Masque of the Red Death (1989): Cast & Plot
Masque of the Red Death is a 1989 drama horror film directed by Larry Brand, starring Adrian Paul as Prince Prospero, Jeff Osterhage and Patrick Macnee. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Larry Brand
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Masque of the Red Death About?
The premise of Masque of the Red Death without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a lethal plague sweeps through his Renaissance realm, Prince Prospero secludes himself and his aristocratic friends within his fortified castle, promising endless revelry behind its walls while the peasants outside succumb to death. Yet the cursed disease finds a way in, reminding the indulgent nobles that no amount of luxury can outrun fate.
Masque of the Red Death Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- mansion
- plague
- remake
- mask
- independent film
- horror movie remake
Masque of the Red Death Cast & Characters
Adrian Paul leads the cast as Prince Prospero, with Jeff Osterhage as Claudio and Patrick Macnee as Machiavel. Directed by Larry Brand; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Larry Brand
- Adrian Paul as Prince Prospero
- Jeff Osterhage as Claudio
- Patrick Macnee as Machiavel
- Maria Ford as Isabella
Also Starring in Masque of the Red Death
· 8 more- Richard Keats Leonardo
- Daryl Haney Fabio
- Marcelo Tubert Augusto
- Tom Poster Mario
- Clare Hoak Julietta
- Brewster Gould Prisoner
- Tracy Reiner Lucrecia
- Kelly Ann Sabatasso Ornelia
More from Larry Brand
More films directed by Larry Brand: Paranoia and Masque of the Red Death.
Masque of the Red Death Plot Summary
What happens in Masque of the Red Death from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A mysterious rider roams Prince Prospero’s realm. The appearance of the rider is followed by a deadly plague that scars its victims and devastates the peasantry. The rural people are becoming desperate and seek to escape the devastation. Meanwhile, Prospero barricades himself at his palace, to avoid any villagers entering his immediate domain and disturbing him. He also organizes a masquerade ball where he invites the nobility of his land to participate. Village maidens are also brought into the castle to provide entertainment for his guests. Amongst them is Juliette, an innocent peasant girl, who continuously resists the prince’s lustful pursuit. When Claudio, the prince’s friend, advises Prospero to stop pursuing Juliette, the angry prince jails them in the dungeons of his palace.
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Masque of the Red Death Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Edgar Allan Poe's Masque of the Red Death” and “Die Maske des roten Todes”.
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- Edgar Allan Poe's Masque of the Red Death
- Die Maske des roten Todes
- A vörös halál álarca
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Masque of the Red Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Masque of the Red Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Masque of the Red Death?
Masque of the Red Death runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Masque of the Red Death released?
Masque of the Red Death was released on October 27, 1989.
Who directed Masque of the Red Death?
Masque of the Red Death was directed by Larry Brand.
More films by Larry Brand Who is in the cast of Masque of the Red Death?
Masque of the Red Death stars Adrian Paul as Prince Prospero, Jeff Osterhage as Claudio and Patrick Macnee as Machiavel, among 12 credited actors.
Does Masque of the Red Death have a post-credit scene?
No. Masque of the Red Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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