I thought it did. Still do, though it is very flawed-because of the struggle between the director and having to hand off major sections of the film to the second unit. But primarily due to the incompetence of Purvis/Wade to deliver a competent script. There is so much potential for depth and meaning, and it is all thrown away.

Pit and the Pendulum (1961)-mad delicious genius, the second best of the series. 3.5 balls out of 4.

The Premature Burial (1962)-surprisingly effective, and Milland is a good substitute for Price, though I wish the final reveal had more breathing room. And Hazel Court. Yay! 3 balls out of 4.

Tales of Terror (1962)-I used to like this movie as a child, but it is severely flawed and already reveals a tiredness to the direction. Only the Black Cat segment really works because it deviates from Poe to create it's own fully developed sense of narrative, and leads to The Raven/Comedy of Terrors. 2.5 balls out of 4 wine tasters.