The Raven (2012) Thriller Drama Mystery Crime
The Raven (2012) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Mar 09, 2012 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime | Runtime 1h 50m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.33/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.2/10
The Raven Plot Synopsis:
This movie is set in the mid 1800s and involves poet Edgar Allan Poe. A serial killer is on the loose and murdering people using Poe's descriptions from his published stories and poems. Poe teams up with Detective Fields, a Baltimore policeman to try and catch the killer by using his knowledge of the descriptions. Even though the stories are fictional, they start to become reality and the killer is a step ahead of them. Then it takes on a personal note as Poe's lover becomes a target. Will they stop the killer in time?
In this gritty thriller, Edgar Allan Poe (John Cusack, Being John Malkovich) joins forces with a young Baltimore detective (Luke Evans, Immortals) to hunt down a mad serial killer who"s using Poe"s own works as the basis in a string of brutal murders. Directed by James McTeigue (V for Vendetta, Ninja Assassin), the film also stars Alice Eve (Sex and the City 2), Brendan Gleeson (In Bruges) and Oliver Jackson-Cohen (Faster). When a mother and daughter are found brutally murdered in 19th century Baltimore, Detective Emmett Fields (Luke Evans) makes a startling discovery: the crime resembles a fictional murder described in gory detail in the local newspaper--part of a collection of stories penned by struggling writer and social pariah Edgar Allan Poe. But even as Poe is questioned by police, another grisly murder occurs, also inspired by a popular Poe story. Realizing a serial killer is on the loose using Poe"s writings as the backdrop for his bloody rampage, Fields enlists the author"s help in stopping the attacks. But when it appears someone close to Poe may become the murderer"s next victim, the stakes become even higher and the inventor of the detective story calls on his own powers of deduction to try to solve the case before it"s too late.
Director: James McTeigue
Cast: John Cusack, Luke Evans, Alice Eve, Brendan Gleeson, Oliver Jackson-CohenMore: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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The Raven Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 110 minutes / Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime
Directors: James McTeigue
Stars: John Cusack, Luke Evans, Alice Eve, Brendan Gleeson, Kevin McNally … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 09, 2012Box Office: $16,008,272
Nominations: 5
Language: English
Country: United States, Spain, Hungary
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Raven Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 09, 2012
Writers: Hannah Shakespeare, Ben Livingston
Producers: Glen Basner, Marc D. Evans, Carolyn Harris, Ildikó Kemény, Trevor Macy, Jesus Martinez Asencio, Aaron Ryder, Richard Sharkey, James D. Stern, Andjelija Vlaisavljevic
Editors: Niven Howie
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The Raven Plot Synopsis:
This movie is set in the mid 1800s and involves poet Edgar Allan Poe. A serial killer is on the loose and murdering people using Poe's descriptions from his published stories and poems. Poe teams up with Detective Fields, a Baltimore policeman to try and catch the killer by using his knowledge of the descriptions. Even though the stories are fictional, they start to become reality and the killer is a step ahead of them. Then it takes on a personal note as Poe's lover becomes a target. Will they stop the killer in time?
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The Raven (2012) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Raven Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| John Cusack | ... | Edgar Allan Poe |
| Luke Evans | ... | Detective Fields |
| Alice Eve | ... | Emily Hamilton |
| Brendan Gleeson | ... | Capt. Charles Hamilton |
| Kevin McNally | ... | Maddux (as Kevin R. McNally) |
| Oliver Jackson-Cohen | ... | John Cantrell |
| Jimmy Yuill | ... | Captain Eldridge |
| Sam Hazeldine | ... | Ivan |
| Pam Ferris | ... | Mrs. Bradley |
| Brendan Coyle | ... | Reagan |
| Adrian Rawlins | ... | Doc Clements |
| Aidan Feore | ... | Stage Manager |
| Dave Legeno | ... | Percy |
| Michael Cronin | ... | Old Gentleman |
| Michael Poole | ... | Professor |
| Michael Shannon | ... | Dr. Morgan |
| Charity Wakefield | ... | Field''s Maid |
| John Warnaby | ... | Griswold |
| Matt Slack | ... | Sailor |
| Ian Virgo | ... | Fire Marshall |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- John Cusack (b. June 28, 1966) – Edgar Allan Poe
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: John Cusak - Luke Evans (b. April 15, 1979) – Detective Fields
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Alice Eve (b. February 6, 1982) – Emily Hamilton
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5¼" (1.66 m) - Brendan Gleeson (b. March 29, 1955) – Capt. Charles Hamilton
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Kevin McNally (b. April 27, 1956) – Maddux (as Kevin R. McNally)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Kevin R. McNally | Kevin R McNally - Oliver Jackson-Cohen (b. October 24, 1986) – John Cantrell
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Oliver Jackson Cohen - Jimmy Yuill (b. November 30, 1958) – Captain Eldridge
- Sam Hazeldine (b. March 29, 1972) – Ivan
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Pam Ferris (b. May 11, 1948) – Mrs. Bradley
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Brendan Coyle (b. December 2, 1963) – Reagan
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Adrian Rawlins (b. March 27, 1958) – Doc Clements
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Adrian Rawlings - Aidan Feore – Stage Manager
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Dave Legeno, as Percy, passed away at age 50 in Manly Beacon, Zabriskie Po.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Dave Legano | Dave Legend | David Legeno - Michael Cronin (b. November 30, 1941) – Old Gentleman
- Michael Poole – Professor
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