TWICE-TOLD TALES is an anthology of three Gothic horror stories, loosely based on the stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Each stars Vincent Price.
DR. HEIDEGGER'S EXPERIMENT- The title doctor (Sebastian Cabot) finds his decades-long mourning of his late "new bride" interrupted by his discovery of what appears to be the fountain of youth. Ironically discovered in her tomb, Heidegger and his friend (Price) are both astonished and frightened by their good fortune. What seems like a blessing soon becomes a curse. Filled with treachery and betrayal, this is a nice fear fable.
RAPPACCINI'S DAUGHTER- Beatrice Rappaccini (Joyce Taylor) lives an oddly secluded life with her father (Price), until falling in love with a man (Brett Halsey) who lives nearby. Love blooms, but there's a deadly catch. This one shows the cost of love in a whole new light.
THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES- Gerald Pyncheon (Price) returns to his ancestral home to search for a fortune hidden somewhere on the grounds. Meanwhile, his wife (Beverly Garland) uncovers a ghostly secret to augment the family curse. Greed and death ensue. Mr. Price is particularly good here. Co-stars Richard Denning. A very brisk, entertaining trio of tales. Everyone is great. Price is, as always, amazing!...
DR. HEIDEGGER'S EXPERIMENT- The title doctor (Sebastian Cabot) finds his decades-long mourning of his late "new bride" interrupted by his discovery of what appears to be the fountain of youth. Ironically discovered in her tomb, Heidegger and his friend (Price) are both astonished and frightened by their good fortune. What seems like a blessing soon becomes a curse. Filled with treachery and betrayal, this is a nice fear fable.
RAPPACCINI'S DAUGHTER- Beatrice Rappaccini (Joyce Taylor) lives an oddly secluded life with her father (Price), until falling in love with a man (Brett Halsey) who lives nearby. Love blooms, but there's a deadly catch. This one shows the cost of love in a whole new light.
THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES- Gerald Pyncheon (Price) returns to his ancestral home to search for a fortune hidden somewhere on the grounds. Meanwhile, his wife (Beverly Garland) uncovers a ghostly secret to augment the family curse. Greed and death ensue. Mr. Price is particularly good here. Co-stars Richard Denning. A very brisk, entertaining trio of tales. Everyone is great. Price is, as always, amazing!...