Storyline

In this tongue-in-cheek movie inspired by Poe's poem, Dr. Craven is the son of a great sorcerer (now dead) who was once himself quite skilled at that profession, but has since abandoned it. One evening, a cowardly fool of a magician named Bedlo comes to Craven for help - the evil Scarabus has turned him into a raven and he needs someone to change him back. He also tells the reluctant wizard that Craven's long-lost wife Lenore, whom he loved greatly and thought dead, is living with the despised Scarabus.—Ken Yousten

Plot Keywords

father daughter relationship, father son relationship, good versus evil, gothic, talking animal, haunted by the past, presumed dead, death, english, duel, dead father, independent film, corpse, fire, rival, magic, cult film, cult director, campy, faked death

Short Review

A pity the equation doesn't always add up: there's too much slack, due perhaps to an imbalance between the comedy, which runs riot, and the horror, which trails behind in the wake of previous Corman films.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 14.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 14.99, Track Hd Price: 14.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 49.99

3. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99]