---
title: "The Tomb"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tomb-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 36686
imdb_id: "tt1038011"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 55
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Tomb (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tomb-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Tomb" (2009).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No guessing/inventing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Tomb (also known as Edgar Allan Poe's Ligeia).
Year: 2009.
Release Date: 11/05/2009 (US).
Genre: Horror.
Runtime: 1h 29m.
Rating: R.
Director: Michael Staininger.
Cast: Wes Bentley, Sofya Skya, Kaitlin Doubleday, Michael Madsen, Eric Roberts.
Plot: Successful writer and scholar Jonathan Merrick falls under the spell of the irresistible, bewitchingly beautiful Ligeia. She is fighting a fatal illness and will stop at nothing to defeat death, her one true enemy.
Draft 1:
        The Tomb is a 2009 horror film directed by Michael Staininger. Also known as Edgar Allan Poe's Ligeia, the movie was released in the United States on November 5, 2009. The film has a runtime of 1

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Staininger
- **Networks / Studios**: Jeff Most Productions, Lamplight Films, Poe Vision

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Wes Bentley** as *Jonathan*
- **Kaitlin Doubleday** as *Rowena*
- **Sofya Skya** as *Ligeia Romanova*
- **Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa** as *Len Burris*
- **Mackenzie Rosman** as *Loreli*
- **Joel Lewis** as *Eddie*
- **Christa Campbell** as *Mrs. Burris*
- **Michael Madsen** as *George*
- **Eric Roberts** as *Vaslev*
- **Lydia Hull** as *Bartender*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Tomb online?
The Tomb is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Tomb worth watching?
The Tomb holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 55 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Tomb and when was it released?
The Tomb is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Tomb?
The Tomb was directed by Michael Staininger.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Tomb — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36686)
- [The Tomb (2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1038011/fullcredits/)
- [The Tomb (2009 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tomb_(2009_film))
- [The Tomb (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36686-the-tomb/cast)
- [The Tomb (2009) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-tomb-2009/credits)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*