Boris Karloff and Béla Lugosi get top billing on this
original film written by Peter Ruric (it has nothing to do with Edgar Allan
Poe’s story). Edgar G. Ulmer directs
this, his most memorable film, until Detour that is. Honeymooners Peter and Joan get stranded in
Hungry and a doctor (Lugosi) on his way to see his college (Karloff) at his
castle invites them to come along. It’s
clear Karloff is a devilish foe and that the Lugosi is there for revenge. It’s a convoluted plot but full of many
memorable scenes, especially a cat that gives the doctor a scare and the
dungeon where many dead women are displayed.
I wouldn’t say this holds up that much, it is old and feels quaint, but
it’s a must-see if you want to see the classics. Grade: B
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