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The House of Usher
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The House of Usher

1989-04-13 · 92 min · ★ 4.8

Horror

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 ReedOliver ReedRoderick Usher
Donald PleasenceDonald PleasenceWalter Usher
Romy WalthallRomy WalthallMolly McNulty
Rufus SwartRufus SwartRyan Usher
Norman CoombesNorman CoombesClive Derrick
Philip GodawaDr. Bailey
Anne StradiMrs. Derrick
Carole FarquharGwen
Leonorah InceChild
Jonathan FairbirnChild

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