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House of Usher

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  • 1h 19m
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6.9/10
13K
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House of Usher (1960)
Upon entering his fiancée's family mansion, a man discovers a savage family curse and fears that his future brother-in-law has entombed his bride-to-be prematurely.
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Upon entering his fiancée's family mansion, a man discovers a savage family curse and fears that his future brother-in-law has entombed his bride-to-be prematurely.Upon entering his fiancée's family mansion, a man discovers a savage family curse and fears that his future brother-in-law has entombed his bride-to-be prematurely.Upon entering his fiancée's family mansion, a man discovers a savage family curse and fears that his future brother-in-law has entombed his bride-to-be prematurely.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Roger Corman
  • Writers
    • Edgar Allan Poe(based on "The Fall of The House of Usher")
    • Richard Matheson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Vincent Price
    • Mark Damon
    • Myrna Fahey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roger Corman
  • Writers
    • Edgar Allan Poe(based on "The Fall of The House of Usher")
    • Richard Matheson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Vincent Price
    • Mark Damon
    • Myrna Fahey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 113User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 2:31
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    Photos57

    "House of Usher" Vincent Price 1960 AIP
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    "House of Usher" Vincent Price 1960 AIP
    "House of Usher" Vincent Price 1960 AIP
    House of Usher (1960)
    House of Usher (1960)
    Harry Ellerbe in House of Usher (1960)
    Myrna Fahey in House of Usher (1960)
    Myrna Fahey in House of Usher (1960)
    Mark Damon in House of Usher (1960)
    House of Usher (1960)
    Vincent Price and Myrna Fahey in House of Usher (1960)

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    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Roderick Usheras Roderick Usher
    Mark Damon
    Mark Damon
    • Philip Winthropas Philip Winthrop
    Myrna Fahey
    Myrna Fahey
    • Madeline Usheras Madeline Usher
    Harry Ellerbe
    Harry Ellerbe
    • Bristolas Bristol
    David Andar
    • Ghostas Ghost
    • (uncredited)
    Mario Bellini
    • Ghostas Ghost
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Borzage
    Bill Borzage
    • Ghostas Ghost
    • (uncredited)
    Eleanor LeFaber
    • Ghostas Ghost
    • (uncredited)
    Nadajan
    • Ghostas Ghost
    • (uncredited)
    Ruth Oklander
    • Ghostas Ghost
    • (uncredited)
    George Paul
    • Ghostas Ghost
    • (uncredited)
    Géraldine Paulette
    • Ghostas Ghost
    • (uncredited)
    Phil Sulvestre
    • Ghostas Ghost
    • (uncredited)
    John Zimeas
    • Ghostas Ghost
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roger Corman
    • Writers
      • Edgar Allan Poe(based on "The Fall of The House of Usher")
      • Richard Matheson(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      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.
    • Goofs
      When asked to remove his boots, Phillip sits down and starts to remove his right boot, but stops when he realizes Bristol has disappeared. He then stands up and walks away in socks.
    • Quotes

      Roderick Usher: I suggest you leave, Mr. Winthrop. No? Then perish with us.

    • Alternate versions
      The original UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC to remove a shot of Madeline's bloodstained hands held to her face. All later versions were uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest: The Fall of the House of Usher (1972)

    User reviews113

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    Top review
    7/10
    Tainted bloodline. Creepy thriller.
    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.
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    • michaelRokeefe
    • Feb 10, 2001

    FAQ8

    • What is 'House of Usher' about?
    • Is "House of Usher" based on a book?
    • What was wrong with the Ushers?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 1960 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM Studios (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Fall of the House of Usher
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • Alta Vista Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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