Question 1

How much did Edgar Allan Poe earn for his poem 'The Raven' in today's money?

Accepted Answer

Poe only made $9 for his poem 'The Raven', which would be equivalent to approximately $300 today.

Question 2

Where was 'The Raven' filmed despite being set in Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

The film was actually made in Hungary and Serbia with a mainly British cast playing Americans.

Question 3

What historically accurate detail about Poe's military background is mentioned in the film?

Accepted Answer

Poe mentions he went to West Point and was expelled, which is correct—he was a cadet there during Robert E. Lee's tenure as Superintendent.

Question 4

What unusual location was used for filming some scenes in 'The Raven'?

Accepted Answer

Some scenes were shot in Elementary School 'Svetozar Miletic' in Zemun, with part of the filming money used to rebuild the attic used during filming.

Question 5

When was the first trailer for 'The Raven' released in relation to Poe's death?

Accepted Answer

The first trailer was released on 7 October 2011, which was 162 years to the day after Poe's mysterious death.

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