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The House of Usher

1989Movie1 h 32 minR

Horror
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes–29%

A nerve-racking, eerie horror movie about the mind and family.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

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?

Feels like

  • Gothic Horror
  • Edgar Allan Poe Adaptation
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Haunted Mansion
  • Familial Curse
  • Atmospheric Horror
  • Suspenseful Mystery
  • Madness & Decay
  • Slow-Burn Dread
  • Classic Reimagining

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Alan Birkinshaw
Written by
Michael J. Murray
Produced by
Harry Alan Towers
Music by
Renée Tondelli, Linda Folk, Bob Minkler

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Facts

April 13, 1989 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released
April 13, 1989
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The House of Usher worth watching?"

Questions about The House of Usher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The House of Usher worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 4.6).

Will The House of Usher scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The House of Usher?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.