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The Masque of the Red Death (1989): Cast

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The Masque of the Red Death is a 1989 fantasy horror film directed by Alan Birkinshaw, starring Michelle McBride as Rebecca, Herbert Lom and Brenda Vaccaro. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Masque of the Red Death (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Alan Birkinshaw
Genres
Horror , Fantasy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Masque of the Red Death About?

The premise of The Masque of the Red Death without spoilers.

Photographer Rebecca finds herself trapped in a remote Bavarian castle where the eccentric millionaire Ludwig has thrown an opulent ‘Masque of the Red Death’ gala. As the night progresses, terrifying elements drawn from Edgar Poe’s tales begin to materialize, turning the lavish celebration into a deadly nightmare as guests are systematically eliminated.

The Masque of the Red Death Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • terminal cancer
  • slasher
  • reference to bavaria
  • old castle
  • woman fights a woman
  • sword duel
  • human chess game
  • sewing machine
  • gory death
  • photographer
  • murder
  • based on short story
+2 more
  • color in title
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Masque of the Red Death Cast & Characters

Michelle McBride leads the cast as Rebecca, with Herbert Lom as Ludwig and Brenda Vaccaro as Elaina Hart. Directed by Alan Birkinshaw; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Masque of the Red Death

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From the director

More from Alan Birkinshaw

More films directed by Alan Birkinshaw: Ten Little Indians, The House of Usher, Don’t Open Till Christmas and Ordeal by Innocence.

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Cars

Cars in The Masque of the Red Death

3 cars on screen, including the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet I Typ 17 and the Mercedes-Benz W124.

  • Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet I Typ 17 in The Masque of the Red Death Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet I Typ 17 Important role
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 in The Masque of the Red Death Mercedes-Benz W124 Minor role
  • 1985 Toyota Starlet in The Masque of the Red Death 1985 Toyota Starlet Background role
Details

The Masque of the Red Death Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “A Máscara da Morte Rubra” and “Riptide”.

Also known as
  • A Máscara da Morte Rubra
  • Riptide
  • Красная маска смерти
  • Die Maske des roten Todes
  • 死亡化妆舞会
  • 춤추는 살인 가면
  • A vörös halál árnyékában
  • Maska szkarłatnej śmierci
  • La máscara de la muerte roja
  • 死亡化妝舞會

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FAQ

The Masque of the Red Death FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast 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 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Masque of the Red Death released?

The Masque of the Red Death was released on November 9, 1989.

Who directed The Masque of the Red Death?

The Masque of the Red Death was directed by Alan Birkinshaw.

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Who is in the cast of The Masque of the Red Death?

The Masque of the Red Death stars Michelle McBride as Rebecca, Herbert Lom as Ludwig and Brenda Vaccaro as Elaina Hart, among 7 credited actors.

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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