Thirty years after making his debut, John Cusack is still a Hollywood outsider. Now 45, the 별, 스타 of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven talks about mortality, his Brat Pack past – and why he wishes he could work a room

The tales of Edgar Allan Poe are vividly brought to life in this upcoming thriller, The Raven, starring John Cusack as the infamous author.

Shanghai is a mystery thriller film, starring John Cusack and Gong Li. The film was first released to cinemas in China on June 17, 2010.