Poor Edgar Allan Poe…he essentially created crime fiction as we know it today, wrote memorable stories of horror and suspense, and was a well-respected critic and poet, but he hasn’t had much luck when it comes to the medium of cinema. Hollywood has periodically turned to Poe’s work for inspiration, but very rarely have they gotten it right; though back in the 1960s many lamented Roger Corman’s series of Poe adaptations starring Vincent Price, in retrospect at least they respected the mood and intent of his work. That’s a great deal more than can be said for
The Raven, a new film about Poe and his writings that doesn’t have much use for historical accuracy, an...
Released:
2012
Rated:
R
Length:
103 mins