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House of Usher (1960)

"Edgar Allan Poe's demonic tale of The Ungodly... The Evil House of Usher"

6.719601h 19mEN
HorrorDrama

Directed by Roger Corman

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

1h 19m

Language

EN

Release

June 18, 1960

Director

Roger Corman

Official Trailer

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Overview

Convinced that his family is tainted by generations of evil, Roderick Usher is hellbent on stopping his sister Madeline’s wedding to prevent the cursed Usher bloodline from expanding. When her fiancé Philip Winthrop arrives at the crumbling estate to claim his bride, Roderick goes to ruthless—even d...

Cast

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Roderick Usher

Mark Damon

Mark Damon

Philip Winthrop

Myrna Fahey

Myrna Fahey

Madeline Usher

Harry Ellerbe

Harry Ellerbe

Bristol

David Andar

David Andar

Ghost (uncredited)

Bill Borzage

Bill Borzage

Ghost (uncredited)

Mario Bellini

Mario Bellini

Ghost (uncredited)

Eleanor LeFaber

Eleanor LeFaber

Ghost (uncredited)

Nadajan

Nadajan

Ghost (uncredited)

Ruth Oklander

Ruth Oklander

Ghost (uncredited)

George Paul

George Paul

Ghost (uncredited)

Géraldine Paulette

Géraldine Paulette

Ghost (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into House of Usher (1960), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Convinced that his family is tainted by generations of evil, Roderick Usher is hellbent on stopping his sister Madeline’s wedding to prevent the cursed Usher bloodline from expanding. When her fiancé Philip Winthrop arrives at the crumbling estate to claim his bride, Roderick goes to ruthless—even deadly—lengths to keep them apart.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of House of Usher. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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