House of Usher(1960)
“Edgar Allan Poe's demonic tale of The Ungodly... The Evil House of Usher”
Overview
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.
Director
Roger Corman
Studio
Alta Vista Productions
Budget
$270K
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Vincent Price
as Roderick Usher
Mark Damon
as Philip Winthrop
Myrna Fahey
as Madeline Usher
Harry Ellerbe
as Bristol
David Andar
as Ghost (uncredited)
Bill Borzage
as Ghost (uncredited)
Mario Bellini
as Ghost (uncredited)
Eleanor LeFaber
as Ghost (uncredited)
Nadajan
as Ghost (uncredited)
Ruth Oklander
as Ghost (uncredited)
George Paul
as Ghost (uncredited)
Géraldine Paulette
as Ghost (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$270K
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Alta Vista Productions • American International Pictures
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Where can I watch House of Usher?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for House of Usher (1960).
What is House of Usher about?▼
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.
Who directed House of Usher?▼
House of Usher was directed by Roger Corman and released in 1960. It is a horror, drama film.
How long is House of Usher?▼
House of Usher has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
Who stars in House of Usher?▼
The cast of House of Usher includes Vincent Price as Roderick Usher, Mark Damon as Philip Winthrop, Myrna Fahey as Madeline Usher, Harry Ellerbe as Bristol, David Andar as Ghost (uncredited) and more.
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