Elementary my dear Edgar. The Raven is directed by James McTeigue and written by Ben Livingston and Hannah Shakespeare. It stars John Cusack, Luke Evans, Alice Eve and Brendan Gleeson. Music is by Lucas Vidal and cinematography by Danny Ruhlmann. "On October 7, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe was found, near death, on a park bench in Baltimore, Maryland. The last days of his life remain a mystery" It's a real smart…
Top Cast
John Cusack
Edgar Allan Poe
Luke Evans
Detective Fields
Alice Eve
Emily Hamilton
Brendan Gleeson
Colonel Hamilton
Kevin McNally
Maddux
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
John Cantrell
Jimmy Yuill
Captain Eldridge
Pam Ferris
Mrs. Bradley
Brendan Coyle
Reagan
Sam Hazeldine
Ivan
Adrian Rawlins
Doc Clements
Aidan Feore
Stage Manager
Dave Legeno
Percy
Michael Cronin
Old Gentleman
Michael Poole
Professor
Michael Shannon
Dr. Morgan
Reviews
I just happened to find this movie in the program listings yesterday. Movies based on Edgar Allan Poe can be a bit hit or miss but I like quite a few of his works so I decided to give this one a try. I have to say that it is surprisingly good. The Victorian era setting together with the rather dark plot and atmosphere makes for a very enjoyable old times thriller. The movie is based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe…
FAQ about The Raven
What is The Raven about?
A fictionalized account of the last days of Edgar Allan Poe's life, in which the poet is in pursuit of a serial killer whose murders mirror those in the writer's stories.
When was The Raven released?
The Raven was released in 2012.
What genres does The Raven belong to?
The Raven is categorised as Crime, Thriller, Mystery.
Who stars in The Raven?
The cast of The Raven includes John Cusack, Luke Evans, Alice Eve, Brendan Gleeson, Kevin McNally.