The Masque of the Red Death (1964)

Masque isn't just the best of Corman’s Poe adaptations, it’s arguably the best film he ever made, period! Equal credit must go to cinematographer Nicolas Roeg for the stunning array of colour that he helped realise. By bringing hues typically found in the costume department to every facet of the production the two men created a thing of beauty. It’s never lurid; it’s as striking as fresh blood on white lace would've been to an audience used to B+W.
Even the performances are colourful. Vincent saturated his character with a vile substance; he's a Prince of vices in the service of an even greater one.

5 changing rooms out of 5