The Tomb of Ligeia

The Tomb of Ligeia

The Tomb of Ligeia

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The Tomb of Ligeia

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

1964

1h 21m

6.3(176 votes)

Horror

Overview

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.

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Vincent Price

Verden Fell

Vincent Price

Acting

Elizabeth Shepherd

Lady Rowena Trevanion / Lady Ligeia

Elizabeth Shepherd

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John Westbrook

Christopher Gough

John Westbrook

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Derek Francis

Lord Trevanion

Derek Francis

Acting

Oliver Johnston

Kenrick

Oliver Johnston

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Richard Vernon

Dr. Vivian

Richard Vernon

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Frank Thornton

Peperel

Frank Thornton

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Ronald Adam

Minister at Graveside

Ronald Adam

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Denis Gilmore

Livery Boy

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Penelope Lee

Lady Rowena's Maidservant

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