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The House of Usher (1989)

R 92 min  -  Horror  -   13 April 1989 (USA)
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An updated version of the classic horror tale by Edgar Allen Poe. Ryan and his girlfriend Molly are going to visit Ryan's uncle... See full summary »

Director:

Alan Birkinshaw

Writers:

Edgar Allan Poe (story), Michael J. Murray

Stars:

Oliver Reed, Donald Pleasence and Romy Windsor
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Cast

Credited cast:
Oliver Reed ...
Donald Pleasence ...
Walter Usher
Romy Windsor Romy Windsor ...
Molly McNulty
Rufus Swart Rufus Swart ...
Ryan Usher
Norman Coombes Norman Coombes ...
Mr. Derrick
Anne Stradi Anne Stradi ...
Mrs. Derrick
Philip Godawa Philip Godawa ...
Dr. Bailey
Lenorah Ince Lenorah Ince ...
Child
Jonathan Fairbirn Jonathan Fairbirn ...
Child
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Carole Farquhar Carole Farquhar ...
Gwen
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Storyline

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? Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>  

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Mansion | Obsession | Survivor | Insanity | Edgar Allan Poe  | See more »

Genres:

Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The Fall of the House of Usher See more »

Filming Locations:

South Africa

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Breton Film Productions See more »
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Trivia

The main title theme (which is also played several times throughout the movie) is actually the main title theme from Gary Chang's score for John Frankenheimer's film 52 Pick-Up. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Svengoolie: The Fall of the House of Usher" (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Obsession"
Written by Michelle Aller and Bob Esty
Performed by Mavis Vegas Davis See more »