Famous Ghost Stories (1961) in Color — Starring Vincent Price & Richard Carlson

Famous Ghost Stories (1961) — Buy This Classic in Color

Discover Famous Ghost Stories, the 1961 horror anthology directed by Bert I. Gordon and hosted by Vincent Price, now available as a professionally colorized version. A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. It’s really an edited version of Gordon’s 1960 film Tormented, starring Richard Carlson as a jazz musician haunted by the spirit of an old flame he let fall from a lighthouse. This supernatural horror experience combines gothic atmosphere with psychological terror as a man’s past sins return to haunt him. Own this classic movie in color as a DRM-free MP4 digital download for just €15.00.

Plot Summary

A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. Famous Ghost Stories began as a proposed television anthology series that would feature Vincent Price introducing classic-style supernatural tales to viewers. The concept combined the popularity of horror hosts with the anthology format that had proven successful in both radio and early television. Vincent Price, already established as one of cinema’s most beloved horror stars, appears as a spectral host, a poltergeist who sets the stage for the macabre tale to follow.

It’s really an edited version of Gordon’s 1960 film Tormented, starring Richard Carlson as a jazz musician haunted by the spirit of an old flame he let fall from a lighthouse. The main story follows Tom Stewart, a jazz pianist preparing to marry his fiancée Meg on a small island off the coast of Massachusetts. His plans are violently interrupted when his former lover Vi, a singer he had promised to marry but abandoned, appears at the lighthouse where Tom is rehearsing. In a confrontation atop the lighthouse, Vi accidentally falls to her death after Tom refuses to help her climb back to safety.

Haunted by guilt and fearing exposure, Tom tries to proceed with his wedding, but Vi’s vengeful spirit begins to torment him. The ghostly manifestations escalate from eerie sounds and glimpses to physical attacks, as Vi’s supernatural presence threatens to destroy Tom’s future happiness. The invisible but menacing specter leaves behind ghastly calling cards, including a severed head and disembodied hands that play the piano, reminding Tom that he cannot escape responsibility for her death.

As the wedding day approaches, the haunting becomes more intense, and Tom’s sanity begins to unravel. The film builds to a terrifying climax at the lighthouse where Vi’s life ended, as Tom confronts the consequences of his cowardice and betrayal. The resolution delivers the moral that the dead do not forgive easily when wronged in life, and that guilt can manifest in the most horrifying ways.

Cast & Crew

Director: Bert I. Gordon

Stars: Vincent Price, Richard Carlson, Susan Gordon, Lugene Sanders, Juli Reding

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

Famous Ghost Stories was originally presented in black and white, with cinematography that captured the eerie lighthouse setting, the crashing waves, and the ghostly manifestations that torment the protagonist. This professionally colorized restoration enhances every scene with frame-by-frame precision, from the moody seascapes to the supernatural apparitions that haunt the jazz musician. The colorized version reveals new visual richness in the film’s settings, where the period-accurate 1960s clothing, coastal New England atmosphere, and spectral effects gain authenticity that transports viewers to the world of vintage television horror. Vincent Price’s legendary screen presence as the macabre host gains additional dimension in color, his performance conveying both the elegant menace of a ghostly narrator and the theatrical charm that made him a horror icon. Now also available in colour.

Buy Famous Ghost Stories in color today for just €15.00. Your DRM-free MP4 download is available for instant access.

Historical Significance

Released in 1961, Famous Ghost Stories represents the early era of television horror anthologies and the work of Bert I. Gordon, a filmmaker famous for his giant monster and supernatural films. The project reflects the television industry’s interest in adapting horror cinema for the small screen during a period when genre programming was finding eager audiences. Vincent Price’s participation as host connected the project to the tradition of gothic horror he had helped define in films like House of Wax and The Fly.

The film’s connection to Tormented illustrates how independent filmmakers like Gordon could repurpose and repackage material across different media to maximize production value. By re-editing his 1960 feature for television presentation, Gordon created a pilot that could introduce horror storytelling to home audiences. This recycling of content was common in early television, where budgets were tight and producers sought ways to deliver atmospheric entertainment economically.

Horror television of the early 1960s often relied on hosts, twist endings, and moral lessons about greed, betrayal, and guilt. Famous Ghost Stories continues this tradition while showcasing Bert I. Gordon’s special effects work and his fascination with supernatural revenge. The lighthouse setting, with its isolation and dramatic potential, became a memorable location for the story of a man haunted by his own cruelty. Through modern colorization, this television horror pilot reaches new audiences who can appreciate Vincent Price’s hosting, its supernatural atmosphere, and its place in the history of horror broadcasting. Now also available en couleur.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 / MKV digital download
• Resolution: HD 720p
• Colorized: Professionally colorized from original black and white
• Audio: English original mono
• Runtime: 74 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Who stars in Famous Ghost Stories?
A: Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist, with Richard Carlson, Susan Gordon, Lugene Sanders, and Juli Reding appearing in the main story.

Q: Is Famous Ghost Stories a horror film?
A: Yes, the film is a supernatural horror anthology pilot featuring a ghost story about a man haunted by the woman he wronged.

Q: What is the plot of Famous Ghost Stories?
A: Vincent Price introduces a tale based on Bert I. Gordon’s Tormented, in which a jazz musician is haunted by the vengeful spirit of a former lover he allowed to fall to her death.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as MP4 and MKV files that play on virtually any device.

Q: Is there DRM on the file?
A: No. The download is completely DRM-free so you can watch it on any device without restrictions.

Q: How quickly can I watch after purchase?
A: Your download link is available instantly after payment, so you can start watching within minutes.

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