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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:
(8 articles)
Quote the Rambo, Nevermore (From Dread Central. 2 October 2009, 2:26 AM, PDT)
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Tainted bloodline. Creepy thriller. 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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79 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
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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Roger Corman learned that there was an old barn in Orange County, CA, that was about to be demolished. He was able to strike a deal that would allow him to burn the barn at night and film it. The resulting footage was so good that it was used not only in the climax of this film but in later "Poe" films as well. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: As Phillip leaves his room to go to supper you hear the house start to rumble and it shows the hallway shaking,you can tell that this is done by having the camera moved around as the candles and other miscellaneous items in the hall don't move at all. moreQuotes:
Philip Winthrop: [as the house starts to rumble] Don't you think that crack in the wall should be repaired?Roderick Usher: For future generations of ushers?
Philip Winthrop: For Madeline’s safety.
Philip Winthrop: While I was riding here I noticed a singular lack of vegetation, is there something wrong with the soil?
Roderick Usher: The soil?
Madeline Usher: Roderick please!
Roderick Usher: [looking at Madeline] As you wish.
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A Note Regarding SpoilersWhat was wrong with the Ushers?
Did Roger Corman make any other movies based on Edgar Allan Poe's stories?
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Director Roger Corman does his thing with a classic piece from Edgar Allan Poe. A visually fantastic production. A tense and moody horror tale of a young Bostonian (Mark Damon)traveling to the Usher family mansion to collect his beautiful bride-to-be(Myrna Fahey). The eager suitor is told by her brother(Vincent Price)that the family's blood has been cursed and he should rethink a marriage.
The mansion, surroundings and atmosphere bring a chill. The evasive Price is very convincing in his role as doting brother and master of the house. Great spooky movie to watch on a rainy night.