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House of Usher

1960·Movie
1h 19min·NR
71
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

The mind, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Edgar Allan Poe's demonic tale of The Ungodly... The Evil House of Usher

Convinced that his family is tainted by generations of evil, Roderick Usher is hellbent on stopping his sister Madeline’s wedding to prevent the cursed Usher bloodline from expanding. When her fiancé Philip Winthrop arrives at the crumbling estate to claim his bride, Roderick goes to ruthless—even deadly—lengths to keep them apart.
Gothic HorrorPsychological ThrillerEdgar Allan Poe AdaptationFamily CurseMelancholic AtmosphereSlow BurnClaustrophobic SettingClassic HorrorHaunted HouseSupernatural

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about House of Usher

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Where can I stream House of Usher legally?

House of Usher is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Darkroom, and Public Domain Movies. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is House of Usher worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is House of Usher rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is House of Usher?

1 h 19 min

House of Usher runs 1 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on House of Usher?

Critics75
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see House of Usher much the same way.

Was House of Usher a box office hit?

Budget$270,000
Box office$1 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $270,000 to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 5.4 times its budget.

What language is House of Usher in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch House of Usher?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for House of Usher in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does House of Usher use?

Buried AliveFisher KingdomHollywood DarknessPractically Different GenerationsBig BadPastimes Prove PersonalitySensory OverloadWhite and Red and Eerie All OverBlue BloodDowner EndingVillainous LineagePromoted to Love Interestand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for House of Usher, including Buried Alive, Fisher Kingdom, Hollywood Darkness.