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House of Usher (1960)

EN NR Released

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

Director: Roger Corman |Writers: Richard Matheson |Stars: Vincent Price, Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey
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★ 6.7/10
Rating: ★ 6.7/10 (380 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre: Drama, Horror
Duration: 1h 19m
Language: EN
Release Date: Jun 18, 1960
Country: United States of America
Director: Roger Corman

Storyline

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.

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Movie Details

Original titleHouse of Usher
Release dateJun 18, 1960
StatusReleased
Keywordsmansion, curse, 19th century, new england, based on short story, old house

FAQ

What is House of Usher about?

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.

When was House of Usher released?

House of Usher was released on Jun 18, 1960 (status: Released).

Who directed House of Usher?

Roger Corman directed House of Usher.

What is the TMDB rating of House of Usher?

House of Usher has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 from 380 votes.