Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

I doubt very much that Edgar Allen Poe had laughs in mind when he wrote The Raven, but that's what screenwriter Richard Matheson and director Roger Corman aim for with this supernatural comedy that stars three of horror's greatest icons, Vincent Price, Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff.The film opens with a raven tapping at the window of sorcerer Dr. Erasmus Craven (Price), who lets the bird into his chamber and is surprised when the creature begins to talk to him, demanding to be returned to its rightful form. In reality, the bird is magician Dr. Adolphus Bedlo (Lorre), who has been transformed by Dr. Scarabus (Karloff) during a duel of magic. Craven helps to return Bedlo to his human form, and learns from his guest that there is a woman in Scarabus' castle who resembles his dead love Lenore (gorgeous Hammer babe Hazel Court). Believing that Scarabus has Lenore's spirit held captive, Crane and Bedlo travel to Scarabus's Gothic abode, accompanied by Crane's daughter Estelle (Olive Sturgess) and Bedlo's son Rexford (Jack Nicholson).I imagine that if I had seen The Raven as a child, I would hold far more affection for it, the comedy and special effects most likely to impress an undemanding pre-teen. Viewing the film for the very first (and probably last) time as an adult, I cannot help but be extremely disappointed watching three legends of horror indulging in such childish tomfoolery, none of which tickled my funny bone (Peter Lorre with wings for arms: sheesh!). And although the inevitable finalé, a magical showdown between good and evil sorcerers, sounds like a promising idea, the reality is severely underwhelming, the action inhibited by a low budget that only allows for very cheap and unconvincing visual effects.

Yes I'm shocked myself that I rate it so low because it is an entertaining movie. However when you get comedy when you were expecting horror the whole perspective and enjoyment changes. I should have known this was not going to be horror the moment that Vincent Price's character bumped his head against a telescope and than not much later followed by the funny talking raven. But I have the intention to watch every Poe based movie from Corman so I kept watching until the end. It was interesting to have next to Price some other "horror" icons such as Boris Karloff and Peter Lorre. And there is actually a young Jack Nicholson in there, actually quite handsome. Good to know he did not always had that ugly face thus unrecognizable here. So yes the story is simple and rather dumb and it does have some nice colorful magic effects but despite the medieval setting it lacks atmosphere. Price, Karloff and Nicholson in a comedy role I can take that but not from Peter Lorre. He is one who becomes irritating and annoying when playing a buffoon. This guy must be given a horror role!

Magician Erasmus Craven (Vincent Price), enough of a talent that he can make magic with mere hand gestures, is visited one night by Adolphus Bedlo (Peter Lorre), who's been transformed into the title animal by Craven's rival, the nefarious Dr. Scarabus (Boris Karloff). After Bedlo has been turned back to human form, they travel to the castle of Scarabus, as Bedlo has told Craven that he has seen a woman there who resembles Craven's late wife Lenore (Hazel Court). Accompanying them on this adventure are Bedlo's bumbling son Rexford (Jack Nicholson) and Craven's lovely daughter Estelle (Olive Sturgess).As envisioned by author / screenwriter Richard Matheson, and realized by producer / director Roger Corman, this entry in Corman's series of Edgar Allan Poe related films is a delight. It's a spirited blend of horror and comedy, taking a playful jab at the entire Gothic horror genre. The pacing is rather deliberate, but the script & performances generate some hearty laughs. Clearly the actors are having a good time. Price and Lorre didn't make much sense of the script, and opted to play the material as broadly as possible. They also did a fair amount of improvising, which contrasted with the more meticulous approach that Karloff took. All of the ladies (including Connie Wallace as a maid) are ravishing, and Nicholson is fun to watch. The animation effects add to the goofy charm of the film. The major highlight, naturally, is the climactic sorcerer's duel between Price and Karloff. Price was very afraid of the boa that had to be draped around his neck at one point.The music by Les Baxter perfectly matches the mood of each scene, and Corman's collaborators, production designer / art director Daniel Haller and cinematographer Floyd Crosby, bring their A game as usual. Almost all of the credits are saved for the final few minutes.Followed by the subsequent (and far more serious) Corman/Price combo, "The Haunted Palace".Eight out of 10.

The magician Dr. Erasmus Craven (Vincent Price), who does not belong to the brotherhood of magicians, grieves the loss of his beloved wife Lenore (Hazel Court) and lives in a castle with his daughter Estelle (Olive Sturgess). One day, a raven knocks on his window and Dr. Craven learns that the bird is actually the magician Dr. Adolphus Bedlo (Peter Lorre) that was turned into a raven after challenging the powerful magician Dr. Scarabus (Boris Karloff) that was an enemy of his father. Dr. Craven makes a potion to turn Dr. Bedlo back to the human form and Dr. Bedlo tells that he has seen Lenore in the castle of Dr. Scarabus. Dr. Craven decides to go in his coach with Dr. Bedlo to visit Dr. Scarabus but Estella and Dr. Bedlo's son Rexford (Jack Nicholson) decide to go with them. They find an amicable Dr. Scarabus that invite them to stay for the night. Was Dr. Craven's father wrong about Dr. Scarabus?"The Raven" is a delightful movie about ambition, treachery and magic, with a wonderful duel of magicians and lots of humor. The raven is hilarious and it is impressive his training with participation in many scenes. The special effects are simple but impressive for a 1963 movie. The cast is excellent with Vincent Price, Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff and it is curious to see Jack Nicholson in the beginning of his career. My vote is seven.Title (Brazil): "O Corvo" ("the Raven")