Twice-Told Tales
"A trio of terror!"
Originally released in 1963. Twice-Told Tales is a horror/fantasy film. directed by Sidney Salkow. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, and Brett Halsey
Synopsis
3 horror stories based on the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne. In the 1st story titled "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", Heidegger attempts to restore the youth of three elderly friends. In "Rappaccini's Daughter", a demented father is innoculating his daughter with poison so she may never leave her garden of poisonous plants. In the final story "The House of the Seven Gables", The Pyncheon family suffers from a hundred year old curse and while in the midst of arguing over inheritance, a stranger arrives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (77 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vincent Price
as Alex Medbourne / Dr. Giacomo Rappaccini / Gerald Pyncheon
Sebastian Cabot
as Dr. Carl Heidegger
Brett Halsey
as Giovanni Guasconti
Beverly Garland
as Alice Pyncheon
Richard Denning
as Jonathan Maulle
Mari Blanchard
as Sylvia Ward
Abraham Sofaer
as Prof. Pietro Baglioni
Jacqueline deWit
as Hannah Pyncheon, Gerald's Sister
Joyce Taylor
as Beatrice Rappaccini
Edith Evanson
as Lisabetta, the landlady
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Robert E. Kent Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twice-Told Tales about?
3 horror stories based on the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne. In the 1st story titled "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", Heidegger attempts to restore the youth of three elderly friends. In "Rappaccini...
Who directed Twice-Told Tales?
Twice-Told Tales was directed by Sidney Salkow.
How long is Twice-Told Tales?
Twice-Told Tales has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Twice-Told Tales released?
Twice-Told Tales was released on September 1, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twice-Told Tales?
The main cast of Twice-Told Tales includes Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, Brett Halsey, Beverly Garland, Richard Denning.