With a deadly plague ravaging his Renaissance kingdom, Prince Prospero invites his friends to retire to the protection of his castle for ongoing revels, leaving the peasantry to die. But ... See full summary »
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With a deadly plague ravaging his Renaissance kingdom, Prince Prospero invites his friends to retire to the protection of his castle for ongoing revels, leaving the peasantry to die. But fate is not so easily escaped by the debauched nobility. This film is Roger Corman's second adapation of Poe's story, a remake of the earlier version starring Vincent Price. Written by
Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca>
Young Prospero:
[first lines; riding together, they come across a hanged man]
Do you know what crime this man committed, Machiavel?
Machiavel:
All crimes exact the same punishment.
Young Prospero:
It's easy to kiil.
Machiavel:
[glancing at his pupil]
Not even Death can look on your father's excesses with approval.
Young Prospero:
My rule will be different.
Machiavel:
You're a good pupil, Prospero. When your turn comes, I hope you'll remember that there's more justice in this world than mercy... and little enough justice.
Young Prospero:
You've been a good tutor, Machiavel.
Machiavel:
Well, if I've ...
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Compared to some versions, this one I thought was pretty good. The costumes were well done and it was done more in the classic vein of the story. Sure, it doesn't have Vincent Price ;-) but that didn't stop it from being well done and with a lot of emotion. (much better than the one with Frank Stallone!!)
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Compared to some versions, this one I thought was pretty good. The costumes were well done and it was done more in the classic vein of the story. Sure, it doesn't have Vincent Price ;-) but that didn't stop it from being well done and with a lot of emotion. (much better than the one with Frank Stallone!!)