The Masque of the Red Death (1964): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Masque of the Red Death is a 1964 horror film starring Vincent Price, David Weston and Nigel Green. It is partly based on The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $466 worldwide. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
English What Is The Masque of the Red Death About?
The premise of The Masque of the Red Death without spoilers, adapted from The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a dark period in the Middle Ages, Prince Prospero indulges in a lavish and corrupt lifestyle within his imposing castle. His obsession with a mysterious woman leads him down a path of despair, drawing her into the castle's dark vortex. Surrounded by luxury and shadowed by the threat of a deadly plague, Prospero’s reign and the lives of those within the castle walls are about to face an unforeseen reckoning.
The Masque of the Red Death Themes & Keywords
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- chandelier
- danse macabre
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- blood spattered face
- cloaked figure
- edgar allan poe quotation
- speaking latin
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- father
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The Masque of the Red Death Cast
Vincent Price leads the cast, with David Weston and Nigel Green.
Also Starring in The Masque of the Red Death
· 6 moreThe Masque of the Red Death Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Masque of the Red Death 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Masque of the Red Death Plot Summary
What happens in The Masque of the Red Death from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
Full summary
The whole story of The Masque of the Red Death, scene by scene
The Masque of the Red Death Box Office
The Masque of the Red Death grossed $466 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$466
- International
- $466
The Masque of the Red Death Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer The Masque Of The Red Death ≣ 1964 ≣ Trailer
- Featurette Mary Lambert on MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
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The Masque of the Red Death Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “La máscara de la muerte roja” and “Le masque de la mort rouge”.
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- La máscara de la muerte roja
- Le masque de la mort rouge
- Die Maske des roten Todes
- A Orgia da Morte
- Маска красной смерти
- La maschera della morte rossa
- Satanas - Das Schloss der blutigen Bestie
- A Vörös Halál álarca
- Den røde dødsmaske
- A Máscara Mortal
- 죽음의 가면
- La muerte con máscara roja
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- 红死病
- A Máscara da Morte Vermelha
- Maska Czerwonego Moru
- מסכת המוות האדום
- La màscara de la mort vermella
- Maska rudé smrti
- De blodtörstiga
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The Masque of the Red Death FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Masque of the Red Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Masque of the Red Death?
The Masque of the Red Death runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Masque of the Red Death released?
The Masque of the Red Death was released on June 24, 1964.
Who is in the cast of The Masque of the Red Death?
The Masque of the Red Death stars Vincent Price, David Weston and Nigel Green, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Masque of the Red Death make at the box office?
The Masque of the Red Death grossed $466 worldwide.
How is The Masque of the Red Death rated?
The Masque of the Red Death has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 77 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is The Masque of the Red Death based on a book?
Yes. The Masque of the Red Death is partly adapted from The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe.
Does The Masque of the Red Death have a post-credit scene?
No. The Masque of the Red Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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