The Raven

The Raven

Year: 2012

Runtime: 110 min

Language: Danish

Director: James McTeigue

MysteryThriller

In 19th century Baltimore, the city is gripped by fear following a series of gruesome murders that eerily resemble the dark tales of Edgar Allan Poe. Detective Emmett Fields investigates the killings and discovers a disturbing link: the crimes are being meticulously planned and executed based on Poe’s stories. As the body count rises, Fields is forced to team up with the author himself to decipher the killer's motives and stop the escalating violence before another victim falls prey to the twisted killer’s macabre design.

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1

Murder in Baltimore

The film opens in 19th century Maryland, where a group of Baltimore police rushes to the alarming screams of a woman. They discover the lifeless body of Jasmina Ilic, brutally murdered, alongside her daughter's corpse hidden in the chimney, setting the stage for a chilling investigation.

19th century Baltimore, Maryland
2

Detective Emmett Fields Takes Charge

Detective Emmett Fields is called to aid the police in unraveling the mysterious murders. As he inspects the gruesome scene, he realizes that the circumstances bear a striking resemblance to a disturbing tale penned by the renowned writer Edgar Allan Poe.

Baltimore, Maryland
3

Edgar Allan Poe's Struggles

Edgar Allan Poe, portrayed as a socially ostracized figure in the community, grapples with his unsuccessful writings. His affections for Emily Hamilton deepen, but her father, Captain Charles Hamilton, threatens Poe, foreshadowing the conflict that lies ahead.

4

Poe Joins the Investigation

Amidst rising tensions, Detective Fields proposes that Poe assist in the investigation for his insight into the killer's mind. Reluctantly, Poe agrees, seeing it as an opportunity to clear his name and perhaps save Emily from the unfolding horrors.

Baltimore, Maryland
5

Murder of Rufus Griswold

The investigation takes a dark turn when they discover the murder of Rufus Griswold, a literary critic and a known adversary of Poe. The scene echoes elements of Poe's own story, 'The Pit and the Pendulum', further indicating that the killer is mimicking Poe's fiction.

6

Masquerade Ball Preparations

Poe and Fields deduce that the next murder will take place during Captain Hamilton's masquerade ball. They prepare for the event, understanding that it mirrors Poe's tale, 'The Masque of the Red Death', catalyzing their anticipation for the killer's next move.

Captain Hamilton's estate
7

The Masquerade Turned Nightmare

While attending the masquerade, a skeleton-clad horseman sends the guests into a panic. Detective Fields misfires his weapon in confusion, only to find out that the figure was part of the entertainment, adding to the harrowing atmosphere of the evening.

Captain Hamilton's estate
8

Emily's Abduction

The night takes a treacherous turn when it is revealed that Emily has been abducted during the chaos. The killer leaves behind cryptic messages, pushing Poe and Fields to confront the malicious mind behind the horrors that mirror Poe’s stories.

9

Gruesome Discovery at the Medical School

In a shocking twist, the duo discovers a raven and the body of an actress dressed as Lady Macbeth at the Medical School. This grim find reveals the killer’s tactics are interwoven with the plots of Poe's narratives, sharpening their investigation.

Medical School
10

The Sailor's Fate

While searching the theater associated with the murdered actress, they uncover evidence that hints at Emily's potential location. Tragically, they find that Maurice Rabichaux, a sailor with connections to the case, has also been murdered.

Theater
11

Coded Clues Lead to Conflict

Two clues left with the deceased sailor point towards a pocket watch frozen at 12:27 and a tattoo with coded messages. This fuels Fields and Poe's determination to follow the trail, despite realizing the danger that lies ahead.

12

Chasing Shadows

The investigation leads Fields and Poe to a church where they hope to rescue Emily, only to discover they are too late. The revelation leaves them reeling as they grasp the depths of the killer's twisted plots.

Church
13

Poe's Desperate Bargain

In a final, desperate act, Poe publishes a column offering his life in exchange for Emily's. This controversial decision results in a public frenzy, demonstrating the killer's grip on both Poe's psyche and the city of Baltimore.

Baltimore, Maryland
14

Unmasking the Killer

Fields undergoes surgery and deduces that the killer's ink is linked to the local newspaper. This revelation sets Poe on a grim path back to the editor's office, where another horrifying discovery awaits.

Newspaper office
15

Final Confrontation

In a heart-stopping climax, Poe confronts Ivan, the man obsessed with his work, resulting in a life-or-death struggle. As shadows of his fiction loom large, Poe's legacy is sealed in a tragic ending that blurs the line between reality and fiction.

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