

The House of Usher
1989-04-13 · 92 min · ★ 4.8
An updated version of the classic horror tale by Edgar Allen Poe. Ryan and his girlfriend Molly are going to visit Ryan's uncle, Roderick Usher, at his mansion. They find, however, that Roderick's brother Walter has gone insane, and Roderick himself isn't far behind. Can Ryan and Molly escape from the doomed mansion before the curse of Usher claims them as well?
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- Directors
- Alan Birkinshaw
- Production companies
- Breton Film Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Oliver ReedRoderick Usher
Donald PleasenceWalter Usher
Romy WalthallMolly McNulty
Rufus SwartRyan Usher
Norman CoombesClive DerrickTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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