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House of Usher (1960)

Movie ★ 6.7 79 min

Horror Drama

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.

Roger Corman Director Richard Matheson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 20, 1960
Runtime
79 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$270,000
Box office
$1.5M
IMDb
tt0053925
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Themes

Cast

Vincent Price Vincent Price Roderick Usher Mark Damon Mark Damon Philip Winthrop Myrna Fahey Myrna Fahey Madeline Usher Harry Ellerbe Harry Ellerbe Bristol David Andar Ghost (uncredited) Bill Borzage Bill Borzage Ghost (uncredited) Mario Bellini Ghost (uncredited) Eleanor LeFaber Ghost (uncredited) Nadajan Ghost (uncredited) Ruth Oklander Ghost (uncredited) George Paul Ghost (uncredited) Géraldine Paulette Ghost (uncredited) Phil Sulvestre Ghost (uncredited) John Zimeas Ghost (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in House of Usher?
House of Usher stars Vincent Price, Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey, Harry Ellerbe.
When was House of Usher released?
House of Usher is a 1960 horror, drama film.
Where can I watch House of Usher?
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