Masters of Horror: Vincent Price

Vincent Price was a master of horror, but he also excelled in drama, comedy, and even film noir. Here are ten of his best films, showcasing his range and unforgettable presence:

1. House of Usher (1960)

The first of Roger Corman’s Poe adaptations, Price is chilling as Roderick Usher in this atmospheric Gothic horror.

2. The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)

A darkly comedic horror film where Price plays Dr. Anton Phibes, an ingenious and theatrical murderer seeking revenge.

3. Theatre of Blood (1973)

A delightfully macabre film in which Price plays a Shakespearean actor who kills critics using elaborate methods inspired by Shakespeare plays.

4. The Masque of the Red Death (1964)

Another Poe adaptation, this one featuring Price as the cruel and decadent Prince Prospero in a visually stunning and eerie masterpiece.

5. The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)

One of Price’s best performances, full of madness and suspense, in a loose adaptation of Poe’s short story.

6. House on Haunted Hill (1959)

A classic William Castle horror film, where Price plays a sinister millionaire hosting a deadly party in a haunted mansion.

7. Witchfinder General (1968) (aka The Conqueror Worm)

A brutal and unsettling film where Price delivers one of his most serious and menacing performances as the real-life witch hunter Matthew Hopkins.

8. The Tingler (1959)

Another William Castle classic, where Price plays a scientist discovering a creature that feeds on fear.

9. Edward Scissorhands (1990)

One of his final roles, playing the kindhearted inventor who creates Edward, in this Tim Burton classic.

10. Laura (1944)

​ A rare non-horror role for Price in a stylish film noir where he plays the charming but suspicious Shelby Carpenter.