A colorful and atmospheric entry into his iconic cycle of films adapting the work of Edgar Allan Poe, THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964) was shot in lush and vivid hues appropriate to its title by Nicolas Roeg, and was written, directed and produced by the legendary Roger Corman – whose contributions to the art form earned him an Honorary Degree from the American Film Institute.
Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH.