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The Tomb of Ligeia

1964·Movie
1h 21min·NR
74
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

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Even on her wedding night she must share the man she loved with the "female thing" that lived in the Tomb of the Cat!

Verden Fell is shattered after the death of his lovely wife. But, after an unexpected encounter with Lady Rowena Trevanion, Fell soon finds himself married again. Nevertheless, his late wife's spirit seems to hang over the dilapidated abbey that Fell shares with his new bride. Lady Rowena senses that something is amiss and, when she investigates, makes a horrifying discovery -- learning that Fell's dead wife is closer than she ever imagined possible.
Gothic HorrorPsychological ThrillerSupernatural MysteryEdgar Allan Poe AdaptationAtmosphericSlow BurnTragic RomanceHauntingVictorian Era

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Where can I stream The Tomb of Ligeia legally?

The Tomb of Ligeia is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tomb of Ligeia worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tomb of Ligeia rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Tomb of Ligeia?

1 h 21 min

The Tomb of Ligeia runs 1 h 21 min.

Is The Tomb of Ligeia based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tomb of Ligeia?

Critics86
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate The Tomb of Ligeia higher (86) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Tomb of Ligeia in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Tomb of Ligeia?

37ADATAUBFCACDCHCICMCVDEESFRGB+23

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tomb of Ligeia in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Tomb of Ligeia use?

Betty and VeronicaBittersweet EndingBrainwashedBungled HypnotismCats Are MeanCreepy CemeteryEerie Pale-Skinned BrunetteOpaque LensesMummies at the Dinner TableHeroic SacrificeSpirited Young LadyRomancing the Widowand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Tomb of Ligeia, including Betty and Veronica, Bittersweet Ending, Brainwashed.