Vincent Price’s first movie role was in 1938, and his first horror picture in 1946.
He’s best known for his work in the horror genre–his face is attached to Gothic Literature-inspired movies.
He also has one of the most recognizable voices in the horror universe.
Price cemented himself as pop culture legend when he cameoed in Michael Jackson’s 1983 song “Thriller” as the ghoulish narrator.
House on Haunted Hill
Vincent Price in House on Haunted Hill
Vincent Price plays a millionaire named Frederick Loren in House on Haunted Hill.
The haunted house tale follows his oddball proposal for five guests to survive the night at a possibly haunted mansion. If one survives the night of increasingly bizarre scares, they win ten grand each.
The plan involves ghouls and tricks, and also features estranged lover and murder scheme.
House on Haunted Hill benefited from shrewd marketing: theaters used never-before-seen gimmicks to engage the audience, including a plastic skeleton floating above the seats.
The movie, which blends suspense and horror, has gained cult-classic status since its release.
The concept has re-emerged in pop culture countless times, and a remake came out in 1999.
Movie Stars: Price, Vincent–Best Films (“House on Haunted Hill”)
Vincent Price’s first movie role was in 1938, and his first horror picture in 1946.
He’s best known for his work in the horror genre–his face is attached to Gothic Literature-inspired movies.
He also has one of the most recognizable voices in the horror universe.
Price cemented himself as pop culture legend when he cameoed in Michael Jackson’s 1983 song “Thriller” as the ghoulish narrator.
House on Haunted Hill
Vincent Price plays a millionaire named Frederick Loren in House on Haunted Hill.
The haunted house tale follows his oddball proposal for five guests to survive the night at a possibly haunted mansion. If one survives the night of increasingly bizarre scares, they win ten grand each.
The plan involves ghouls and tricks, and also features estranged lover and murder scheme.