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The Tomb (2008)

The Tomb (2008)
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Wes Bentley, Eric Roberts, and Michael Madsen headline first-time feature filmmaker Michael Straininger's story of a successful writer and scholar who falls under the spell of a bewitching seductress on an obsessive quest for immortality. Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's acclaimed short story of the same name, Ligeia tells the story of Jonathan Merrick (Bentley), a respected academic engaged to the beautiful Rowena (Kaitlin Doubleday), but unable to resist the advances of ravishing siren Ligeia (Sofya Skya). Ligeia suffers from a terminal illness, and in order to cheat death she extracts the souls of others. After tricking Jonathan into supporting her ghoulish endeavor, Ligeia gradually draws him into her mysterious world of darkness. Forsaking his beloved Rowena, Jonathan joins Ligeia in her lavish manor at the edge of the Black Sea. There, Ligeia's amaranthine presence slowly erodes the fragile psyche of her prisoner Jonathan, forever cursed to be the victim of his own undying lust. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Wes BentleyKaitlin Doubleday, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Staininger
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Tomb

Wes Bentley, Eric Roberts, and Michael Madsen headline first-time feature filmmaker Michael Straininger's story of a successful writer and scholar who falls under the spell of a bewitching seductress on an obsessive quest for immortality. Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's acclaimed short story of the same name, Ligeia tells the story of Jonathan Merrick (Bentley), a respected academic engaged to the beautiful Rowena (Kaitlin Doubleday), but unable to resist the advances of ravishing siren Ligeia (Sofya Skya). Ligeia suffers from a terminal illness, and in order to cheat death she extracts the souls of others. After tricking Jonathan into supporting her ghoulish endeavor, Ligeia gradually draws him into her mysterious world of darkness. Forsaking his beloved Rowena, Jonathan joins Ligeia in her lavish manor at the edge of the Black Sea. There, Ligeia's amaranthine presence slowly erodes the fragile psyche of her prisoner Jonathan, forever cursed to be the victim of his own undying lust. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Michael Staininger
Writer(s):
John Shirley
Producer(s):
Jeff Most
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations)
Categories:
Horror
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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MICHAEL L.

O M G...the writer/director did not spend enough time developing the story. It had production value but absolutely no plot and very poor acting. Bentley wasn't bad. These movie makers (filmmaker title has to be earned) RUSH into production without making sure the story is good. SO SO SO BORING. Do not rent it. A total waste of my time.

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James P.

Bad script--Bad acting..It looked promising at first. Movie just never went into any details..Just blah..Would I go see this in the theater..No....

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Miriam M.

the only thing frightening about this movie is that you have to pay to see it. what's up with you fangoria? have your standards really sunk this low? CAUTION: MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS, HEADACHES AND BLINDNESS. RENT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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