Alan Foster, a professional American journalist, travels to London to meet with Edgar Allan Poe for an interview. While in London, Alan soon finds himself in the company of Lord Blackwood, and Alan accepts a bet to spend a night in his castle
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Anthony FranciosaAlan Foster | Alan Foster |
 Michèle MercierElisabeth Blackwood | Elisabeth Blackwood |
 Klaus KinskiEdgar Allan Poe | Edgar Allan Poe |
 Peter CarstenDr. Carmus | Dr. Carmus |
 Silvano TranquilliWilliam Perkins | William Perkins |
| KKarin FieldJulia | Julia |
 Irina MaleevaElsie Perkins | Elsie Perkins |
 Raf BaldassarreHerbert | Herbert |
 Enrico OstermanLord Thomas Blackwood | Lord Thomas Blackwood |
 Marco BonettiMaurice | Maurice |
 Vittorio FanfoniNot listed | Not listed |
 Carla ManciniNot listed | Not listed |
 Romalı PerihanNot listed | Not listed |