The Pit and the Pendulum

A classic movie about the death of a loved one, and the conspiracy around it. This movie has it all; ghosts, a tourcher chamber, people being buried alive, secret passages, and crazy people. This a more traditional style of horror movie. It has a great story and good acting. The characters in this movie are all bad liars, but it's still cool. 4.5 out of 5.

Characters:

• Don Nicholas: Vincent Price! Man who lives in a castle haunted by the spirit of his dead wife. Faints a lot. Goes nuts and gets pushed into the pit.
• Francis: Brother who seeks the cause of death of his late sister.
• Elizabeth: Nicholas's wife and sister to Francis. Dies of disease... no fright... no buries alive... no she's alive... wait... buried alive again.
• Catherine: Sister of Nicholas's who catches Francis's eye.
• Doctor Charles: Best friend of Nicholas's, who betrays him and falls itno the pit.

The Totals: (Poe Style)

• Body Count: 5
• Weapons used: A pit... and a pendulum.
• People Buried Alive: 2
• People Who Go Mad: 1
• Ghosts: 1

Random Thoughts and Things Learned

• Two reasons to be a Poe character: You get to carry swords and wear those ruffled collars.
• Vincent Price, Ass Kicker.
• Never lock yourself in a torcher chamber with a ghost.