8 Great Horror Movies With Only One Character
7. An Evening Of Edgar Allen Poe
If your horror movie is only going to feature one actor, then you better believe that it should be the legendary Vincent Price.
An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe is exactly what you would expect from the title. Viewers are gifted with a reading of four quintessential Poe stories, featuring: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Cask of Amontillado and The Sphinx.
One of the most impressive aspects of the film is that although there is no imagery to accompany the narrative, you are still on the edge of your seat, as the atmosphere is downright creepy.
This film is pure storytelling genius, thanks to its simplicity. It excels by choosing to take a fantastic actor, and allowing him to read the classic tales of the titular author with gusto and energy. While this sounds like it might become boring, it doesn't as Poe's language is flawless and Price brings it to life with sublime skill.
It is a passionate, gorgeous and loving celebration of the literary gothic horror icon, and it all centres on one character creating personal renditions of the stories that have haunted our memories for generations.