Tower of London (1962)

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The twisted Richard III is haunted by the ghosts of those he has murdered in his attempt to become the King of England.

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8 November 2010 | gavin6942
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| An Enjoying Take on a Historical Tragedy
Richard wants to be king, but when his brother dies that cannot happen without the death of his nephews. Well, you know, if all that stands between you and the throne of England is two murders, that's a small hurdle to cross for a sadistic madman.

This is a remake of the 1939 film of the same name, though the horror factor is upped here thanks to director Roger Corman. Ivan Butler calls it "libelliously unhistorical", but assuming we all know this is not a documentary, it is pretty sweet. Vincent Price as a hunchback with a murderous hand? Oh, good stuff!

While certainly not Corman and Price's best work together (see, of course, the Poe films), it's a little-watched piece that deserves more credit.

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Trivia

This film was originally planned to be shot in color. On the Thursday before the Monday start of principal photography, uncredited executive producer Edward Small informed producer Gene Corman that it was going to be shot in black and white. According to Gene Corman box office take was initially good, but when word-of-mouth got out that it was in black-and-white, business dropped off.

Quotes

Richard's mother: I brought this curse upon this house when my womb concieved you... Better I should have died in my labor... and never unleashed your evil... upon this Earth.
Richard of Gloucester: You talk of evil... You, who gave me deformity in form of a twisted spine and a withered, ...

Goofs

Just after Richard throws the ax through the stained glass window, you can see the shadow of the camera crane on the floor, rising higher and higher and pulling back.

Crazy Credits

No credit is given to Robert N. Lee, who wrote the 1939 original, nor William Shakespeare, from whose "Richard III" this was freely adapted.

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Genres

Drama | History | Horror | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

24 October 1962

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Producers Studios - 5330 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Budget:

$200,000 (estimated)

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