Congratulations to the winners of our “Win Tickets to The Raven” contest! Here they are: Hairsty2, Kriz19, robt4848, Renie, Kristen G., Electricblue717, k4berry, Billy0806, Shadesalpha, canadianflag, Brian Titus, Kandace Meade, msb1128, Oldham_april, Kendell, Vegas, Jage, Caerus08, Stephanie, cjfurious, Linlady, Judy, SL, Dkitain, and Tigerfanforlife. If you won, you should have received an email telling you how to claim your prize. Thanks for participating in the contest and check back here soon for more exciting giveaways!
We’ve got 25 passes (one winner and one guest per pass) to see the new film The Raven starring John Cusack on Thursday, April 26th at 7:00 P.M. at the MJR Marketplace Cinema 20 in Sterling Heights, MI.
And we want you to have them, so we’ve got a contest for you.
All you have to do is post a comment below that has something to do with Edgar Allan Poe. It could be your best Raven bird call, a particularly chilling or hilarious reading of the line “Nevermore,” something about one of his stories or poems that stuck with you, or maybe you want to dress up like him and send us a picture. Regardless, just post something below about the legendary writer. As always, please make sure your comment is linked to an ID with a valid email address (note: Facebook IDs don’t always work unless you’re preregistered with a content service like Disqus – which you can do below) so we can reach you if you win. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates on this and future contests!
HOW TO ENTER
- Read this blog post.
- Come back here and post a comment in the section below telling us about or sharing with us something that has to do with Edgar Allan Poe (comment as often as you like, but remember, only one entry will be eligible for the contest).
- Do all this before midnight on Tuesday, April 24th.
We’ll select the winners from the list of all entrants.
RULES AND CONSIDERATIONS
- Valid entries must be received before midnight on April 24th.
- Prizes are provided by Allied-THA.
- No purchase necessary to enter.
- You must be 18 years or older to enter.
- Winners are responsible for getting themselves to the theater on the day and time of the screening as specified above.
- Your pass does not reserve you a seat. This is a promoted, public preview and seating will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis to all pass holders. The theater will be filled to capacity. In other words: MAKE SURE YOU SHOW UP EARLY ON THE DAY OF THE SCREENING TO WAIT IN LINE AND CLAIM YOUR FREE SEATS.
- Winners agree to abide by further rules and restrictions prescribed by the studio and its publicity agents that may be printed on or presented with the pass.
- Winners will be selected by a method of CinemaNerdz’s devising. All judgments are final.
- No complaining if you didn’t win.
ABOUT THE FILM
The macabre and lurid tales of Edgar Allan Poe are vividly brought to life – and death – in this stylish, gothic thriller starring John Cusack as the infamous author. When a madman begins committing horrific murders inspired by Poe’s darkest works, a young Baltimore detective (Luke Evans) joins forces with Poe in a quest to get inside the killer’s mind in order to stop him from making every one of Poe’s brutal stories a blood chilling reality. A deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, which escalates when Poe’s love (Alice Eve) becomes the next target. Intrepid Pictures’ The Raven also stars Brendan Gleeson and Oliver Jackson-Cohen. (Relativity Media) This film is rated TBD.
Ryan Ravitz
Edgar Allan Poe (born Edgar Poe, January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American author, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the AmericanRomantic Movement.
Momto4babas
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
“‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door-
Only this, and nothing more.”
My fave part of the raven by eger allen poe! momto4babas@yahoo:disqus .com
Tigerfanforlife
Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre.
Kriz19
Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre
Renie
Edgar’s grave is in Baltimore, Maryland. Located in the middle of downtown Baltimore, on the grounds of Westminster Church.
Jason Guy
Edgar was a great poetic as well as a good story teller he also enlisted in United States Army in May 27,1827 at age 18 stationed out of FORT INDEPENDENCE in Boston Harbour.
Kemar732000
Still creeps me out that Poe married his 13 yr old cousin Virginia Clemm…
Billy0806
Poe was a great poet
Stephanie
One of the most disturbing Poe stories, for me, is The Cask of Amontillado. To be buried alive is one of my greatest fears. Poe was a terribly macabre writer…but like a train wreck, we can’t look away!
Lmandkids
The first work of Poe I read was The Fall of The House of Usher. It was a creepy story with many twists. The Raven earned him the respect he deserved for his talent to write gothic tales.
Electricblue717
“Tamerlane” is an epic poem by Edgar Allan Poe. In 1827, “Tamerlane and Other Poems” became his first publication. 🙂
Jage
Poe died at the age of 40… Wow, imagine what he could have written if he had lived another 40 years.
Oldham_april
There was a tap at the window, never more said the raven
serafina19
Born January 19, 1809, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. American short-story writer, poet, critic, and editor Edgar Allan Poe’s tales of mystery and horror initiated the modern detective story, and the atmosphere in his tales of horror is unrivaled in American fiction. His The Raven (1845) numbers among the best-known poems in national literature.
Adrienne
Did you know that Edgar Allan Poe wrote under a pseudonym at one point called Henri Le Rennet?
Not4sale_ru
Always loved the telltale heart – gave me nightmares as a kid.
Jenn
Had no idea that Edgar Allan Poe also wrote under a pseudonym ” Henri Le Rennet”.
Stephanie Ann Hunter
I remember reading Poe’s poems in school.
Kevin G LePla
One of my favorite stories was The Pit and the Pendulum when I was reading it in Junior High. I love Edgar Allan Poe stories.
Pam Green-Nanni
As author Ellen Marie Blend, I know that writers write from within. Edgar Allen Poe had some disturbing experiences in his childhood that gave birth to imaginary horrors that came forth in both his stories and poetry.
Pam Green-Nanni
As author Ellen Marie Blend, I know that writers write from within. Edgar Allen Poe had some disturbing events in his life from childhood, which gave birth to imaginary horrors, presented in his stories and poems.
Caerus08
Did you know that Poe attended the University of Virginia? He did until he ran out of money due to a heavy gambling problem and an irate foster father.
On a happier note, Poe’s short stories featuring C. Auguste Dupin shaped the modern mystery story so much that Arthur Conan Doyle compared Sherlock Holmes to Dupin, and the Mystery Writers of America give an award named the Edgar—after Poe. So I suppose their is good reason that since 1949 cognac and flowers are left on his grave
Ani
Poe’s bizarre life didn’t stop just because he died in 1849. He was buried in an unmarked grave, and when gossip finally led to a stone being ordered, it was destroyed in a train accident.
BR
My most painful cinematic regret is that it’s unlikely we’ll ever see Sylvester Stallone’s dream project, a Poe bio-pic.
Judy
“The Tell-Tale Heart” was the first short story I read of Poe’s and not my last. Unbelievably, he was only paid $10.00 for this work !
Rick
Quote by Edgar that seems so close to home ….
“I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.”
Brian Titus
Edgar Allan Poe was seriously one amazing talent, but the reach of Poe’s impact has reached farther than most know. Tim Burton was quoted as saying: “Vincent Price, Edgar Allen Poe, those monster movies, those spoke to me.” Burton’s tone of films and unique darkness has been directly connected to Poe’s works (indirectly). Amazing. Truly an artist for a lifetime and beyond.
Susie Russell Manser
Was a great story teller.
Frances Clark Yousif
I share my first name with Edgar Allan Poe’s adoptive mother. E. Poe also had enough poetry and stories written by the time he was 13 to fill a book.
Aswallow14
I had to do a report on Edgar when I was in high school. I can remember two interesting facts about his life. They are Poe played games on the lawn with his wife. She was much younger than he, and there are stories of them playing leapfrog. One account says during a game of leapfrog, he split his pants, and blushed furiously. His young wife could not stop giggling.
Also that he loved the fame “The Raven” brought him. The Raven actually became his nickname, and there are stories of children walking behind him on the street and flapping there arms and cawing. Poe would play along by turning suddenly and saying “Nevermore.” The children would scream and run away, and he’d chuckle a bit. Then the children would return and repeat it. I think he was a great person.
David Vail
American author, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement!
1soccermom
Edgar Allan Poe was a great writer who greatly influenced American literature. The Raven was his most known poem where he dealt with the death of his beloved wife.
SL
I remember reading The Raven in school. If read correctly, the story gives me chills.
Jestetz
one of the most scariest story i havw ever read, hopem the film is too
BIGDEVILDOG
THE BEST THING ABOUT “THE RAVEN” IS ENCAPSULATES THE FEELING OF DISPAIR FROM LOSING SOMETHING VERY CLOSE TO YOU. FOR ME IT WAS LOSING A CHILD, SOMETHING YOU NEVER GET OVER.
BIGDEVILDOG
THE RAVEN ENCAPSULATES THE FEELING OF DISPAIR FROM LOSING SOMETHING VERY CLOSE TO YOU. FOR MYSELF IT’S LOSING A CHILD, IT NEVER LEAVES YOU, HAUNTS FOREVER.
robt4848
Poe said: I was never kinder to the old man than during the whole week befor I killed him.
msb1128
Having to read this in 7th grade was pure torture….and the whole NEVERMORE scared the crap out of me. Now I’ve learned to appreciate poetry, but not then!!!
Brian J. Blottie
Edgar Allan Poe is the second greatest horror writer ever in my mind (H.P. Lovecraft being the first). His poetry is great, but it’s his prose that really sticks with you. “The Tell-Tale Heart” is my personal favorite of his works.
k4berry
with so much truble in his life and was had broblem with higher ed he dad great works.
Kristen G.
The Baltimore Ravens were named after Poe’s poem “The Raven.” Their mascot is even named Poe.
Shadesalpha
My son, has been hooked on Edgar Allen Pie, for the past year our so since he had to write a book report on him in high school.we both are looking forward to the movie.
Daddysb4by
Brings great memories of my grandfather and I watching sir graves gastly and Vincent price old black and white movie of the raven.
Kendell
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 and died on October 7, 1849.
Linlady
Edgar Allen Poe was the son of actors.
Kandace Meade
Edgar Allan Poe was plagued by tragedy at an early age, both of his parents died before he turned three.
Edgar Poe was born on 19 January 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of actors Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins (1787-1811) and David Poe (1784-1810). Poe became estranged from his foster father after he
accumulated gambling debts. To pay for his bills Poe joined the Army for two years.
He had been writing poetry for some time and in 1827 “Dreams”—Oh! that my young life were a lasting dream! first appeared in the Baltimore North American, the same year his first book Tamerlane and Other Poemswas published, at his own expense.
Jose Saenz
EDGAR ALLAN’S STORIES AND POEMS IV ALWAYS LIKES ESPECIALLY THE STORY OF “THE TELL TALE HEART” SINCE I WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL THIS STORY GOT ME INTO EDGAR….VERY KOOL….. WOULD LOVE TO SEE “THE RAVEN” ALSO ONE OF MY FAV’S OF HIS STORIES….
blueeyes
I love Edgar Allen Poe’s work. On a field trip in eighth grade I went a field trip and saw a play of the Tell Tale Heart, I was fascinated.
Something about Poe:
Edgar Allen Poe married his 13-year old cousin, Virginia Clemm. Her early death may have inspired some of his writing.
Linlady
No one can really say how he died!!! Still a mystery as was his writings.
softrose
I do not know much about Edgar Allan Poe. I had the name confused with President Polk. I guess is was the sound of the name. I am intrigued aout what I just read on the official site.
Casino
Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
Vegas
Edgar Allan Poe became the editor of the Southern Literary Messenger in Richmond.
Dkitain
Edgar Allan Poe wrote mostly short stories and poetry. His most famous short is The Murders in the Rue Morgue, published in 1841. The dark tale of multiple murders is considered the father of the modern detective story.
Lesa Divito
Edgar Allan Poe
He is considered the inventor of the detective genre, as well as credited with contributing to the emerging genre of SciFi.
kristy duprey
Edgar Allen Poe must have really like Ravens!
Kzahn
a poet who’s time is endless………
canadianflag
Edgar Allen Poe only lived to be 40 years old. He lost both parents at a relatively young age and adopted by a wealthy man from Richmond. When Poe died, he was engaged to be married in New York. On his way, he stopped in Baltimore where he met with old friends in a bar, had too much to drink and died soon afterwards.
Hairsty2
Poe, a true genius and obsessed with the mabre. Spending much of his time devising murder methods. Would you have liked living next doort to him? Chilling isn’t it!
Jerome Addison
Edgar Allan Poe married his 13 year old cousin when he was 27.
NeverTooEarlyMP
For some reason, I use the word “Nevermore” in casual conversations a lot more than I should. Probably incorrectly, of course.