The Masque of the Red Death
A European prince terrorizes the local peasantry while using his castle as a refuge against the "Red Death" plague that stalks the land.
Release Year
1964
Runtime
90 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Drama, Horror
Story Snapshot
A European prince terrorizes the local peasantry while using his castle as a refuge against the "Red Death" plague that stalks the land.
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