Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven
“Once upon a midnight dreary.”
Synopsis
In this update to Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale, it's time for the biggest gay party of the year. Unfortunately, the host has chosen the site of the infamous Ravenswood Massacre to stage his blowout gala, where a mass murder happened fifty years ago to the night. The boozie revelry is cut short when a Raven-masked killer crashes the party, intent on repeating the bloody history. As the unknown killer picks the guests off, old grudges resurface among friends, and new suspicions emerge.
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André Velts
Danny
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Ray
Litha Booi
Pembroke
André Dellow
Bitchy Queen
Tristan McConnell
Bitchy Queen
Colin Sutcliffe
Whitmore
Justin Mancer
Bicksley
Justin McGibbon
Terrance
Nicholas Wickstrom
Stone
Ivan Botha
Greg
Graeme Richards
Chandler
Traverse Le Goff
Drake
Rick Armando
Roderick
Joy Lucelle De Gee
Helen
Zipporah Benn
Roderick's Mum
Richard Johnson
Narrator / The Raven (voice)
John Jordan
Man with Poe in Theatre
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David DeCoteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Jason Walsh
- Original Score
- Richard Band, Joe Silva
- Original Title
- Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Rapid Heart Pictures, Here! Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David DeCoteau
Matthew Jason Walsh, David DeCoteau, Edgar Allan Poe
Richard Band, Joe Silva
Vincent G. Cox
Chris Bavota
Stephen P. Jarchow, David DeCoteau, Paul Colichman
Department Leadership Roster
David DeCoteau
Producer
Matthew Jason Walsh
Screenplay
David DeCoteau
Director
Chris Bavota
Editor
Robert van de Coolwijk
Production Design
Vincent G. Cox
Director of Photography
Gitta Cox
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven about?
In this update to Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale, it's time for the biggest gay party of the year. Unfortunately, the host has chosen the site of the infamous Ravenswood Massacre to stage his blowout gala, where a mass murder happened fifty years ago to the night. The boozie revelry is cut short when a Raven-masked killer crashes the party, intent on repeating the bloody history. As the unknown killer picks the guests off, old grudges resurface among friends, and new suspicions emerge.
Who directed Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven?
Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven was directed by David DeCoteau.
Who stars in Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven?
The principal cast of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven includes André Velts, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Litha Booi, André Dellow, Tristan McConnell.
When was Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven released and how long is it?
Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven was composed by Richard Band, Joe Silva.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven?
Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).