THE DOCUMENTARY
A journey through the life of the “Master of Menace”.
Discover the man behind the legend in this compelling documentary that delves deep into the remarkable life of Vincent Price.

About the Film
Director
Laurent Ohmansiek
Screenplay
Daniel Perée
Runtime
136 min
Release Date
2025
Language
Englisch
Subtitles
Deutsch, Englisch (weitere in Planung)
Production Country
Deutschland
Vincent Price—a name that echoes through the halls of classic horror films. With his distinctive voice, sharp features, and inimitable flair for theatrical finesse, he left his mark on generations of filmmakers, actors, artists, and film fans—stretching far beyond the boundaries of the horror genre.
He became known for classics such as "House of Wax" (1953), "The Fall of the House of Usher" (1960), and "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" (1971). He did not play monsters in the classic sense, but villains with depth, wit, and pain. His villains were not caricatures but often showed the elegant abyss of the human soul.
But Vincent Price was not just an actor. He was also a passionate art historian, published several cookbooks, collected works of art, and campaigned against racism. He was also an early advocate of tolerance and education. His love of culture was just as great as his talent as an actor—and he lived out both of these passions with conviction.
In this documentary, we take a look at the man behind the horror icon and give a voice to his family, friends, filmmakers, colleagues, historians, and fans. "The Vincent Price Legacy" is the world's first feature-length documentary about "The Master of Menace" and shows how much his cinematic legacy still influences people today and how firmly his name is anchored in pop culture.