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House of Usher (1960)

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Overview

Director:
Roger Corman
Writers:
Richard Matheson (writer)
Edgar Allan Poe (story)
Release Date:
22 June 1960 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
Edgar Allan Poe's overwhelming tale of EVIL & TORMENT more
Plot:
After a long journey, Philip arrives at the Usher mansion seeking his loved one, Madeline. Upon arriving... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins more
User Comments:
Vincent Price and the Plague of Evil!! more

Cast

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Vincent Price ... Roderick Usher
Mark Damon ... Philip Winthrop
Myrna Fahey ... Madeline Usher
Harry Ellerbe ... Bristol
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Eleanor LeFaber ... Ghost
Ruth Oklander ... Ghost
Géraldine Paulette ... Ghost
David Andar ... Ghost (uncredited)
Bill Borzage ... Ghost (uncredited)
Mike Jordan ... Ghost (uncredited)
Mike Jordor ... Ghost (uncredited)
Nadajan ... Ghost (uncredited)
George Paul ... Ghost (uncredited)
Phil Sulvestre ... Ghost (uncredited)
John Zimeas ... Ghost (uncredited)
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Directed by
Roger Corman 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Richard Matheson  writer
Edgar Allan Poe  story "The Fall of The House of Usher"

Produced by
Roger Corman .... producer
James H. Nicholson .... executive producer
 
Original Music by
Les Baxter 
 
Cinematography by
Floyd Crosby 
 
Film Editing by
Anthony Carras 
 
Production Design by
Daniel Haller 
 
Makeup Department
Fred B. Phillips .... makeup artist (as Fred Phillips)
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jack Bohrer .... assistant director
 
Art Department
Richard M. Rubin .... properties (as Dick Rubin)
Burt Shonberg .... painter: paintings (as Burt Schoenberg)
 
Sound Department
Alfred R. Bird .... sound editor (as Al Bird)
Philip Mitchell .... sound
 
Special Effects by
Lawrence W. Butler .... process photography director (as Larry Butler)
Pat Dinga .... special effects
Ray Mercer .... photographic effects
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Frank Tanner .... still photographer
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Marjorie Corso .... wardrobe
 
Music Department
Eve Newman .... music editor
 
Crew believed to be complete



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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Fall of the House of Usher (UK) (USA)
The Mysterious House of Usher (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
79 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Norway:(Banned) (1960 - 1974) | Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16 (DVD rating) | UK:15 | Argentina:16 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 (1974) | USA:Unrated | Australia:PG | UK:X (original rating) | Canada:PG
Filming Locations:
California, USA more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The stark landscape that Mark Damon rides through was the site of a fire in the Hollywood hills. Roger Corman had heard of the fire on the radio and went to the location the next day with his crew to do the shots of Damon. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: As Phillip leaves his room to go to supper you hear the house start to rumble and it shows the hallway shaking,you can tell that this is done by having the camera moved around as the candles and other miscellaneous items in the hall don't move at all. more
Quotes:
Roderick Usher: Did you know that I could hear the scratching of her fingernails on the casket lid? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Deadly Mantis (#9.4)" (1997) more

FAQ

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6 out of 10 people found the following comment useful:-
Vincent Price and the Plague of Evil!!, 11 February 2004
Author: Coventry from the Draconian Swamp of Unholy Souls

House of Usher is the first Edgar Allan Poe adaptation in a series (seven, to be exact) directed by Roger Corman, and probably my number one recommendation if you're looking for a good old-fashioned spooky tale. Corman merely lays the stress on the comedy-factor in his later efforts, but House of Usher still has the ability to frighten the bejezus out of you through a complex plot, a nightmarish atmosphere and horrific decors. The screenplay is very loyal to Poe's tale of the Ushers…Two remaining siblings, cursed and constantly punished for the evil of their criminal ancestors. Price is brilliant as usual in his role of the over-concerned Roderick Usher, convinced that his fade is sealed and his remaining days are doomed. Multiple memorable highlights in this film, like for example a ghoulish dream-sequence, a breath taking decent in the family vault and a truly petrifying act of vengeance! Classic and successful combination of mysterious gothic and stylish horror, not to be missed if you're a fan!

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