Name: The Fall of the House of Usher
Director: Jean Epstein
Genre: Horror
Released: 1928
Duration: 63 min
Cast: Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Gance, Charles Lamy, Fournez-Goffard, Luc Dartagnan

What The Fall of the House of Usher Is 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 Allan arrives at the crumbling estate to claim his bride, Roderick goes to ruthless—even deadly—lengths to keep them apart.

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What is The Fall of the 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 Allan arrives at the crumbling estate to claim his bride, Roderick goes to ruthless—even deadly—lengths to keep them apart.

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How long is The Fall of the House of Usher?

The Fall of the House of Usher runs for 63 minutes (1h 3m).

When did The Fall of the House of Usher come out?

The Fall of the House of Usher was released in 1928.

Who directed The Fall of the House of Usher?

The Fall of the House of Usher was directed by Jean Epstein.

Who stars in The Fall of the House of Usher?

The Fall of the House of Usher stars Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Gance, Charles Lamy, Fournez-Goffard.

What is The Fall of the House of Usher's rating?

The Fall of the House of Usher holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.