Tower of London

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Tower of London

Released Oct 24, 1962

1h 19m

Horror

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In 15th-century England, Richard III (Vincent Price) desperately wants the throne, but his ailing brother, King Edward IV (Justice Watson), instead bestows it upon his other sibling, Clarence (Richard McCauly). This sends Richard into a homicidal rage, resulting in Clarence's murder and the deaths and torture of many others who could keep the crown from the crazed man. But as the mayhem continues, Richard's sanity slips, and the ghosts of the murdered men begin to haunt the beleaguered royal.

Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

With so many difficulties, this is not the director's finest work... He manages to squeeze in a signature raven, but where his previous work with Price thundered, this film is reduced to gently rapping.

Rated: 2.5/5

Feb 16, 2017

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Matt Brunson

Creative Loafing

The story is hampered by too many repetitive scenes of Richard being confronted by the ghosts of those he killed, but Price is compelling as the mad ruler (even if some of his bellows sound like Walter Matthau doing Neil Simon).

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 20, 2016

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Blobbo X

Price trying for part in Othello? (Not call Blobbo, Blobbo call you.)

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Audience Member

Another wonderful Price performance as he slowly unravels completely while trying to kill his way to the throne of England, no matter what relative might be in his way. Great stuff, and something I was happy to finally cross off my List Of Shame. Well worth tracking down.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Price is deliciously evil as usual and hams it up, as he does best. Over the top, kind of cheesy take on Shakespeare, but it plays like a fun late night chiller. Feels more like Poe.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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This was great--having Vincent Price do Richard III in the midst of his great run for Roger Corman. Well worth seeing--mine was on my blu Vincent Price Collection, Volume III.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Starts off a little slow, but quickly starts piling on the deaths and ghosts. Combine that with Price chewing scenery and you have an entertaining film. 3 1/2 stars

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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This was great--having Vincent Price do Richard III in the midst of his great run for Roger Corman. Well worth seeing--mine was on my blu Vincent Price Collection, Volume III.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Richard of Gloucester

Michael Pate

Sir Ratcliffe

Joan Freeman

Lady Margaret

Robert Brown

Sir Justin

Justice Watson

Edward IV

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Synopsis

In 15th-century England, Richard III (Vincent Price) desperately wants the throne, but his ailing brother, King Edward IV (Justice Watson), instead bestows it upon his other sibling, Clarence (Richard McCauly). This sends Richard into a homicidal rage, resulting in Clarence's murder and the deaths and torture of many others who could keep the crown from the crazed man. But as the mayhem continues, Richard's sanity slips, and the ghosts of the murdered men begin to haunt the beleaguered royal.

Director: Roger Corman
Producer: Gene Corman
Production Co: United Artists
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 24, 1962, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 11, 2017
Runtime: 1h 19m