The Vault of Horror Commemorates the Vincent Price Centennial!

It would be an understatement to say that Vincent Price helped shape my development as a horror fan. Rather, for me, as for so many fans of the genre, Vincent Price epitomized horror. He was the genre. No other personality before or since (and that is not to say there have not been many great ones) has so perfectly captured the essence of horror as Price, combining genuine terror with outrageous fun at every turn. A true original, his work continues to inspire us, and today we remember it in particular because he would have been 100 years old.

Price was born 100 years ago today in St. Louis, Missouri, and the world is certainly a better place for that occurrence. He has enriched us, entertained us and delighted us, and I thank him for it from the bottom of my heart. In honor of this momentous day, please enjoy the little Price pastiche I've put together below, consisting of links to some of the many Vincent-related posts the Vault has featured over the years. You can also check out Brutal as Hell for some stupendous coverage...

The Tuesday Top 10: Favorite Vincent Price Roles - From The Tingler to The Brady Bunch, and all points in between!

The Many Faces of Vincent Price - A visual tribute. Egghead included!

The Many Faces of Vincent Price, Vol. 2 - More amazing Price shots...

Vincent Price Day: Sweet Dreams - A fantastic fan tribute video I posted on the anniversary of Mr. Price's death.

Trailer Trash: Vincent Price Edition - Clips for The Invisible Man Returns, House of Wax, Dr. Phibes and much more!

Retro Review: House on Haunted Hill (1959) - The legend at his campy best. Remake be damned.

Retro Review: Theater of Blood - My absolute favorite Price film. Well, maybe tied with Phibes...

Retro Review: The Last Man on Earth - The finest adaptation of Matheson's I Am Legend, in my humble opinion...

The Priceless Vincent Price - Another most excellent Price fan video...