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25 January 1963 (USA)
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The supreme adventure in terror! more
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A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help in this film loosely based on the Edgar Allen Poe poem. full summary | add synopsis
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Pure Magic
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Vincent Price | ... | Dr. Erasmus Craven |
 | Peter Lorre | ... | Dr. Adolphus Bedlo |
 | Boris Karloff | ... | Dr. Scarabus |
 | Hazel Court | ... | Lenore Craven |
| Olive Sturgess | ... | Estelle Craven |
 | Jack Nicholson | ... | Rexford Bedlo |
| Connie Wallace | ... | Maid |
| William Baskin | ... | Grimes (Craven's servant) |
| Aaron Saxon | ... | Gort |
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86 min
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Color (Pathécolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Netherlands:12 |
UK:PG (video rating) (2003) |
UK:X (original rating) |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:PG |
Finland:K-16 |
Sweden:15 |
USA:G (1980)
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The events in the film take place circa 1506 based on two clues offered early on. Dr. Craven states that his father has been dead 20 years, and when they show the plate on the coffin the date of death is given as 1486. Therefore, 1486 + 20 = 1506.
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Continuity: When Dr. Scarabus shakes hands with Dr. Craven, Dr. Bedlo stands behind the latter, but seen from behind he appears a little way on the left side of Dr. Craven.
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[Estelle enter her room. Rexford is hiding behind the door and covers her mouth to prevent her from screaming]
Rexford Bedlo: Shhhhhh.
[Estell struggles with a muffled scream]
Rexford Bedlo: I was afraid you would scream.
[he uncovers her mouth and releases his grip on her]
Estelle Craven: Is anything wrong?
Rexford Bedlo: Don't be alarmed but I'm afraid Dr. Scarabus killed my father.
Estelle Craven: Killed him?
Rexford Bedlo: Yes, during the dueling I observed Dr. Scarabus making fertive gestures with his fingers. Now we must speak to your father.
Estelle Craven: But I already have. He trusts Dr. Scarabus.
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Rexford Bedlo: Shhhhhh.
[Estell struggles with a muffled scream]
Rexford Bedlo: I was afraid you would scream.
[he uncovers her mouth and releases his grip on her]
Estelle Craven: Is anything wrong?
Rexford Bedlo: Don't be alarmed but I'm afraid Dr. Scarabus killed my father.
Estelle Craven: Killed him?
Rexford Bedlo: Yes, during the dueling I observed Dr. Scarabus making fertive gestures with his fingers. Now we must speak to your father.
Estelle Craven: But I already have. He trusts Dr. Scarabus.
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Referenced in Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992)
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This is true magic. You will be shaking but not through horror. The Raven was made to amuse and it does.
The magician's duel may lack 'modern effects' but for their day they were pretty impressive. And the warmth and humour shines out in all the characters.
And yes, Peter Lorre dressed up as a Raven IS hilarious.