The Fall of the House of Usher (1982)
In this animated version of Edgar Allan Poe's story, a traveller arrives at the Usher mansion to find that the sibling inhabitants are living under a mysterious family curse. The brother's senses have become painfully acute, while his sister has become nearly catatonic.
Director: Jan Švankmajer
Genre: Mystery, Animation, Horror
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: June 1, 1982
Cast
- Petr Čepek - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Jan Švankmajer (Screenplay)
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
Music: Jan Klusák
Cinematography: Miloslav Špála
Editing: Helena Lebdušková
Production: Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
based on short story
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fall of the House of Usher about?
- In this animated version of Edgar Allan Poe's story, a traveller arrives at the Usher mansion to find that the sibling inhabitants are living under a mysterious family curse. The brother's senses have become painfully acute, while his sister has become nearly catatonic.
- Who directed The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher was directed by Jan Švankmajer.
- Who stars in The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher stars Petr Čepek.
- How long is The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher is a Mystery, Animation, Horror film.
- Where was The Fall of the House of Usher produced?
- The Fall of the House of Usher was produced in Czechoslovakia.