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      Tower of London

      Released Oct 24, 1962 1h 19m Horror List
      Reviews 41% 250+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member Loved this movie. I was great just to watch Vincent Price's character slipping further into madness with each murder he commits. Great performance by Vincent Price. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
      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