Vincent Price portrays "Julian," who must confine his deformed older brother, “Sir Edward” (Alister Williamson), within a room at their estate after a trip from Africa. The arrival of “Trench” (Peter Arne) hints at the peril posed by Sir Edward and suggests possible cooperation regarding an escape plan. However, before this can unfold, Sir Edward is discovered dead in his chamber, creating a predicament for Julian. He’s unwilling to display his brother's appearance publicly, but tradition dictates otherwise; therefore, he asks “Trench” and "N'Galo" (Harry Baird), a witch-doctor, to devise a solution. Conveniently, the villagers provide a substitute body that doesn't resemble either Sir Edward or his brother, seemingly resolving the issue. Nevertheless, local physician "Neuhartt" (Christopher Lee) has enlisted bodysnatchers to aid in his research, leading to a startling revelation. The film progresses slowly at first, but the final thirty minutes are genuinely enjoyable as events culminate in a hurried, yet amusing, conclusion. Christopher Lee’s appearances are limited, though impactful, adding depth to what is largely Vincent Price's showcase, performing admirably within the framework of this brief Poe adaptation. It isn't exceptional, certainly, but it incorporates mysticism, dark magic, and grave robbing – hard to find fault with that.

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