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22 June 1960 (USA) moreTagline:
Edgar Allan Poe's overwhelming tale of EVIL & TORMENT morePlot:
After a long journey, Philip arrives at the Usher mansion seeking his loved one, Madeline. Upon arriving... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins moreNewsDesk:
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Vincent Price and the Plague of Evil!! more (64 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Vincent Price | ... | Roderick Usher | |
| Mark Damon | ... | Philip Winthrop | |
| Myrna Fahey | ... | Madeline Usher | |
| Harry Ellerbe | ... | Bristol | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Eleanor LeFaber | ... | Ghost | |
| Ruth Oklander | ... | Ghost | |
| Géraldine Paulette | ... | Ghost | |
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The Fall of the House of Usher (UK) (USA) (alternative title)The Mysterious House of Usher (USA) (working title)
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:16 | Norway:(Banned) (1960 - 1974) | Netherlands:16 (DVD rating) | UK:15 | Argentina:16 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 (1974) | USA:Unrated | Australia:PG | UK:X (original rating) | Canada:PGFun Stuff
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This film was one of the early examples of American International Pictures' occasional practice of distributing a feature under two different titles. In some areas the main title, and the ad campaign, read "The Fall of the House of Usher." In other areas, the main title, and the ad campaign, read simply "House of Usher." This also carried over to the 16mm U.S. television syndication prints in which one, or the other title, would appear on the print itself. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Although Bristol has Philip remove his boots as soon as he arrives, and Roderick makes a big deal of it, Philip only has them off for the initial meeting. He has his boots on for the remainder of the film. moreQuotes:
Roderick Usher: [shouting] Be done.Philip Winthrop: What?
Roderick Usher: I think I rave.
Philip Winthrop: You said be done.
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A Note Regarding SpoilersWas Madeline really afflicted with a genetic madness or just driven that way by Roderick?
Is "House of Usher" based on a book?
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House of Usher is the first Edgar Allan Poe adaptation in a series (seven, to be exact) directed by Roger Corman, and probably my number one recommendation if you're looking for a good old-fashioned spooky tale. Corman merely lays the stress on the comedy-factor in his later efforts, but House of Usher still has the ability to frighten the bejezus out of you through a complex plot, a nightmarish atmosphere and horrific decors. The screenplay is very loyal to Poe's tale of the Ushers Two remaining siblings, cursed and constantly punished for the evil of their criminal ancestors. Price is brilliant as usual in his role of the over-concerned Roderick Usher, convinced that his fade is sealed and his remaining days are doomed. Multiple memorable highlights in this film, like for example a ghoulish dream-sequence, a breath taking decent in the family vault and a truly petrifying act of vengeance! Classic and successful combination of mysterious gothic and stylish horror, not to be missed if you're a fan!