Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
In a 1940’s dark and eerie setting, the story delves into Guy’s descent into madness mere hours after the burial of his loved one, as he is tormented by supernatural encounters and memories of his lost love. Based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
Buffalo 8 distributes in the US.
This marks Tony Todd’s final performance before his passing back in November 2024.
Writer/director Gregori J. Martin was quoted saying: “For our film The Raven, we took the romance and tragedy from Poe’s classic poems ‘Annabelle Lee,’ ‘The Raven’ and ‘Lenore’ and expanded the universal themes of Poe’s works for a 2025 audience. I tried to capture the tone of each poem, while taking audiences through a story that explores the human condition in a way that is mystical yet relatable. I used a 1940’s WWII time period to tell my story, incorporating staple pieces of Poe’s world while adding elements I hope are engaging and impactful. In addition, the film noir style of The Raven, was inspired by the visuals of Stephen King classics I grew up watching.”
This is a “gothic thriller” and adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s narrative poems The Raven and Annabel Lee.
Buffalo 8 released The Raven on VOD/Digital on January 16, 2026.
Director: Gregori J. Martin