The Tomb
“Her body, your soul.”
Synopsis
Successful writer and scholar Jonathan Merrick falls under the spell of the irresistible, bewitchingly beautiful Ligeia. She's fighting a fatal illness and she will stop at nothing to defeat death, her one true enemy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Tomb (US release) previously Ligeia Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-01
Top Cast
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Wes Bentley
Jonathan
Kaitlin Doubleday
Rowena
Sofya Skya
Ligeia Romanova
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Len Burris
Mackenzie Rosman
Loreli
Joel Lewis
Eddie
Christa Campbell
Mrs. Burris
Michael Madsen
George
Eric Roberts
Vaslev
Lydia Hull
Bartender
Stephanie Reuter
Club Performer
Jessica Graves Davis
Club Performer
Meredith Byrd
Club Performer
Jessica Kunze
Club Performer
Tina Morrison
Club Performer
Ashley Vazquez
Club Performer
Anastasia Belyaeva
Young Ligeia
Jamie Zamudio
Club Performer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Staininger
- Screenplay & Story
- John Shirley
- Original Score
- Patrick Cassidy
- Original Title
- The Tomb
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $8.8M
- Production Studios
- Jeff Most Productions, Lamplight Films, Poe Vision, Yalta Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Staininger
John Shirley, Edgar Allan Poe
Patrick Cassidy
Paolo Cascio, Chris Benson
Danny Saphire, Michal Shemesh
Jeff Most, Randall Emmett
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Staininger
Director
Jeff Most
Producer
Danny Saphire
Editor
Michal Shemesh
Editor
Cat Dawson
Production Design
Mandi Line
Costume Design
John Shirley
Screenplay
Chris Benson
Director of Photography
David A. Davidson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Patrick Cassidy
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tomb
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tomb about?
Successful writer and scholar Jonathan Merrick falls under the spell of the irresistible, bewitchingly beautiful Ligeia. She's fighting a fatal illness and she will stop at nothing to defeat death, her one true enemy.
Who directed The Tomb?
The Tomb was directed by Michael Staininger.
Who stars in The Tomb?
The principal cast of The Tomb includes Wes Bentley, Kaitlin Doubleday, Sofya Skya, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Mackenzie Rosman.
When was The Tomb released and how long is it?
The Tomb was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tomb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tomb was composed by Patrick Cassidy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tomb?
The Tomb holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).