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The Fall of the House of Usher · 1979

The Fall of the House of Usher (1979) is a Drama / Horror film directed by James L. Conway, starring Martin Landau, Charlene Tilton, Ray Walston.

DramaHorror

Overview

After a long journey, a traveller and his wife arrive at the Usher mansion. Upon arriving, however, they discover that the mansion's sibling inhabitants, Roderick and Madeline Usher, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic. That evening, Roderick tells his guests of an old Usher family curse: any time there has been more than one Usher child, all of the siblings have gone insane and died horrible deaths. As the days wear on, the effects of the curse reach their terrifying climax.

Cast

Martin Landau, Charlene Tilton, Ray Walston, Robert Hays, Dimitra Arliss, Peggy Stewart, Michael Ruud, H.E.D. Redford

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What is "The Fall of the House of Usher" about?

After a long journey, a traveller and his wife arrive at the Usher mansion. Upon arriving, however, they discover that the mansion's sibling inhabitants, Roderick and Madeline Usher, have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become nearly catatonic. That evening, Roderick tells his guests of an old Usher family curse: any time there has been more than one Usher child, all of the siblings have gone insane and died horrible deaths. As the days wear on, the effects of the curse reach their terrifying climax.

When was "The Fall of the House of Usher" released?

The Fall of the House of Usher was released in 1979.

Who stars in "The Fall of the House of Usher"?

The cast includes Martin Landau, Charlene Tilton, Ray Walston, Robert Hays.