House of Usher 1960
“Edgar Allan Poe's demonic tale of The Ungodly... The Evil House of Usher”
What is House of Usher?
House of Usher is a 1960 horror and drama film with a runtime of one hour and nineteen minutes, released in the United States on July 20, 1960. It follows Roderick Usher, who is convinced his family is tainted by generations of evil and goes to ruthless and deadly lengths to stop his sister Madeline's wedding to Philip Winthrop.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1960
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 20, 1960
- Studios
- Alta Vista Productions, American International Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~79 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Alta Vista Productions, American International Pictures
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Overview
House of Usher is a 1960 horror and drama film with a runtime of one hour and nineteen minutes, released in the United States on July 20, 1960. It follows Roderick Usher, who is convinced his family is tainted by generations of evil and goes to ruthless and deadly lengths to stop his sister Madeline's wedding to Philip Winthrop.
The film holds cultural significance as the first of eight Corman and Poe feature films and stars Vincent Price alongside Myrna Fahey in her final feature film, Mark Damon, and Harry Ellerbe. Its tone reflects a demonic tale of horror and drama set within a crumbling estate.
Should you watch it?
“A devoted fiancé arrives at a crumbling estate to face a host determined to stop his wedding.”
- It stars Vincent Price, Myrna Fahey, Mark Damon, and Harry Ellerbe.
- It is the first of eight Corman and Poe feature films.
- It features a dramatic conflict centered on a cursed bloodline and a forbidden wedding.
- It has an unrated classification and runtime of one hour and nineteen minutes which may not suit all viewers.
Watch it if you want to see the first of eight Corman and Poe feature films starring Vincent Price.
The tone is horror and drama with a runtime of one hour and nineteen minutes.
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Where to stream House of Usher (1960)?
Streaming availability can be checked on the Movie Database platform under the watch now section.
Is it worth watching?
It is notable as the first of eight Corman and Poe feature films and stars Vincent Price.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and nineteen minutes.
What are the essential details of the cast?
The film stars Vincent Price, Myrna Fahey in her final feature film, Mark Damon, and Harry Ellerbe.
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