The Raven

Set in 19th-century Baltimore, this thriller follows the final days of Edgar Allan Poe, portrayed by John Cusack, as he becomes entangled in a series of gruesome murders inspired by his own works. As the body count rises, Poe teams up with a determined detective, played by Luke Evans, to track down the elusive killer. Directed by James McTeigue, the film weaves a fictional narrative around the mysterious circumstances of Poe’s death. While it did not receive any major awards, it offers a unique blend of historical fiction and suspense. The movie can be viewed on Soap2day for free.