The Haunted Palace (1963) | |
| Director(s) | Roger Corman |
| Producer(s) | Samuel Z. Arkoff (executive), Roger Corman, James H. Nicholson (executive), Ronald Sinclair (associate) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Horror |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Haunted Houses, Supernatural |
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The Haunted Palace Overview:
The Haunted Palace (1963) was a Horror - Drama Film directed by Roger Corman and produced by Ronald Sinclair, Roger Corman, Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H. Nicholson.
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Classic Films in Focus: THE HAUNTED PALACE (1963)
By Jennifer Garlen on Mar 7, 2022 From Virtual ViragoAlthough the story really comes from H.P. Lovecraft's The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Roger Corman's The Haunted Palace (1963) bills itself as one of the director's Edgar Allan Poe films and features all of the familiar trappings of those Gothic horror tales. Vincent Price is, as usual, in the lead... Read full article
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Quotes from
Simon Orne:
Joseph, have you not gorged yourself enough on revenge?
Charles Dexter Ward: You do not know the extent of my appetite, Simon. I'll not have my fill of revenge until this village is a graveyard. Until they have felt, as I did, the kiss of fire on their soft bare flesh. All of them. Have patience my friends. Surely, after all these years, I'm entitled to a few small amusements.
Ann Ward: Charles? You ready?
[comes outside to join him on the balcony]
Charles Dexter Ward: I've decided to stay.
Ann Ward: What?
Charles Dexter Ward: Just long enough to fix the place up. With a little work it could bring a good price. Don't you think?
Ann Ward: I should imagine. I don't know.
[disappointed]
Charles Dexter Ward: I estimate two weeks, perhaps three. To get things started, anyway. Do you mind, Ann?
Ann Ward: No, not exactly. But I can't say it pleases me.
Charles Dexter Ward: Well, then you go home!
[stone-faced]
Ann Ward: Charles!
[shocked]
Charles Dexter Ward: I'm sorry Ann. It's just that I... well, I... I can't leave now until I find out... some things.
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Charles Dexter Ward: You do not know the extent of my appetite, Simon. I'll not have my fill of revenge until this village is a graveyard. Until they have felt, as I did, the kiss of fire on their soft bare flesh. All of them. Have patience my friends. Surely, after all these years, I'm entitled to a few small amusements.
Ann Ward: Charles? You ready?
[comes outside to join him on the balcony]
Charles Dexter Ward: I've decided to stay.
Ann Ward: What?
Charles Dexter Ward: Just long enough to fix the place up. With a little work it could bring a good price. Don't you think?
Ann Ward: I should imagine. I don't know.
[disappointed]
Charles Dexter Ward: I estimate two weeks, perhaps three. To get things started, anyway. Do you mind, Ann?
Ann Ward: No, not exactly. But I can't say it pleases me.
Charles Dexter Ward: Well, then you go home!
[stone-faced]
Ann Ward: Charles!
[shocked]
Charles Dexter Ward: I'm sorry Ann. It's just that I... well, I... I can't leave now until I find out... some things.
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Facts about
Completed April 1963, and the only film teaming Vincent Price and Lon Chaney, other than Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein.
The footage scene of the castle interior is similar to the scene in The Raven movie, which was directed by Roger Corman as well. Also the shots of castle from outside under thunder and lightning, and waves breaking of rocks appear in both movies.
Roger Corman decided to do an H.P. Lovecraft story as a break from his Edgar Allan Poe series while keeping the elements that made it successful. American-International took no chances. It gave the film a "Poe" title and marketed it as another in the series.
read more facts about The Haunted Palace...
The footage scene of the castle interior is similar to the scene in The Raven movie, which was directed by Roger Corman as well. Also the shots of castle from outside under thunder and lightning, and waves breaking of rocks appear in both movies.
Roger Corman decided to do an H.P. Lovecraft story as a break from his Edgar Allan Poe series while keeping the elements that made it successful. American-International took no chances. It gave the film a "Poe" title and marketed it as another in the series.
read more facts about The Haunted Palace...
