The Masque of the Red Death
“Horror has a face.”
Synopsis
A European prince terrorizes the local peasantry while using his castle as a refuge against the "Red Death" plague that stalks the land.
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MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH - Newly restored TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-18
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Vincent Price
Prince Prospero
Hazel Court
Juliana
Jane Asher
Francesca
David Weston
Gino
Nigel Green
Ludovico
Patrick Magee
Alfredo
Paul Whitsun-Jones
Scarlatti
Robert Brown
Guard
Julian Burton
Señor Veronese
David Davies
Lead Villager
Skip Martin
Hop Toad
Gaye Brown
Señora Escobar
Verina Greenlaw
Esmeralda
Doreen Dawn
Anna-Marie (as Doreen Dawne)
Sarah Brackett
Grandmother
Brian Hewlett
Senor Lampredi
Jenny Till
Dancer
John Westbrook
The Man in Red
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Beaumont, R. Wright Campbell
- Original Score
- David Lee
- Original Title
- The Masque of the Red Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Alta Vista Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
Charles Beaumont, R. Wright Campbell , Edgar Allan Poe
David Lee
Nicolas Roeg
Ann Chegwidden
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Beaumont
Screenplay
Roger Corman
Director
R. Wright Campbell
Screenplay
Ann Chegwidden
Editor
Daniel Haller
Production Design
Roger Corman
Producer
Nicolas Roeg
Director of Photography
David Lee
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Masque of the Red Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Masque of the Red Death about?
A European prince terrorizes the local peasantry while using his castle as a refuge against the "Red Death" plague that stalks the land.
Who directed The Masque of the Red Death?
The Masque of the Red Death was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in The Masque of the Red Death?
The principal cast of The Masque of the Red Death includes Vincent Price, Hazel Court, Jane Asher, David Weston, Nigel Green.
When was The Masque of the Red Death released and how long is it?
The Masque of the Red Death was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Masque of the Red Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Masque of the Red Death was composed by David Lee.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Masque of the Red Death?
The Masque of the Red Death holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).