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The House of Usher (1989)

Directed by Alan Birkinshaw

Horror

Overview

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?

Rated R | Length 92 minutes

Actors

Oliver Reed | Donald Pleasence | Romy Windsor | Rufus Swart | Norman Coombes | Philip Godawa | Anne Stradi | Carole Farquhar | Leonorah Ince | Jonathan Fairbirn

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Pretty strange film with some loony performances by Oliver Reed and Donald Pleasance against an aggressively baroque ‘80s mansion. Kudos to the set designer for pulling off something pretty unique and out of place!

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