The Fall of the House of Usher (1979)
After a long journey, a traveller and his wife arrive at the Usher mansion. Upon arriving, however, they discover that the mansion's sibling inhabitants, Roderick and Madeline Usher, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic. That evening, Roderick tells his guests of an old Usher family curse: any time there has been more than one Usher child, all of the siblings have gone insane and died horrible deaths. As the days wear on, the effects of the curse reach their terrifying climax.
Director: James L. Conway
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: October 1, 1979
Cast
- Martin Landau - Roderick Usher
- Charlene Tilton - Jennifer Cresswell
- Ray Walston - Thaddeus
- Robert Hays - Jonathan Cresswell
- Dimitra Arliss - Madeline Usher
- Peggy Stewart - Barmaid
- Michael Ruud
- H.E.D. Redford
Screenplay
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
- Stephen Lord
Music: Bob Summers
Cinematography: Paul Hipp
Editing: Trevor Jolly
Production: Sunn Classic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James L. Conway
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fall of the House of Usher about?
- After a long journey, a traveller and his wife arrive at the Usher mansion. Upon arriving, however, they discover that the mansion's sibling inhabitants, Roderick and Madeline Usher, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic. That evening, Roderick tells his guests of an old Usher family curse: any time there has been more than one Usher child, all of the siblings have gone insane and died horrible deaths. As the days wear on, the effects of the curse reach their terrifying climax.
- Who directed The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher was directed by James L. Conway.
- Who stars in The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher stars Martin Landau, Charlene Tilton, Ray Walston, Robert Hays, Dimitra Arliss, Peggy Stewart.
- How long is The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Fall of the House of Usher?
- The Fall of the House of Usher is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Fall of the House of Usher produced?
- The Fall of the House of Usher was produced in United States of America.