It’s unusual to encounter a negative assessment of this movie, but there’s a delicate distinction between unintentionally amusing horror films and genuinely funny ones. This one lands firmly on the wrong side. The story revolves around three magicians competing after they gather at the gothic castle belonging to one of them. What follows is an attempt at humor that makes even Adam Sandler's least impressive performan…

This 1963 movie, “The Raven,” directed by Roger Corman and written by Richard Matheson, takes inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe’s poem while playfully mocking the series of Poe adaptations that were popular at the time. It's funny in a way that recalls later films like "Young Frankenstein," but presented in vibrant color. A trained raven is quite good, and Hazel Court stands out among the cast; Jack Nicholson appears …