Movie: The House of Usher

Top 10 Billed Cast

Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed

Roderick Usher

Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence

Walter Usher

Romy Walthall
Romy Walthall

Molly McNulty

Rufus Swart
Rufus Swart

Ryan Usher

Norman Coombes
Norman Coombes

Clive Derrick

Philip Godawa
Philip Godawa

Dr. Bailey

Anne Stradi
Anne Stradi

Mrs. Derrick

Carole Farquhar
Carole Farquhar

Gwen

Leonorah Ince
Leonorah Ince

Child

Jonathan Fairbirn
Jonathan Fairbirn

Child

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    An updated version of the classic horror tale by Edgar Allen Poe. Ryan and his girlfriend Molly are going to visit Ryan's uncle, Roderick Usher, at his mansion. They find, however, that Roderick's brother Walter has gone insane, and Roderick himself isn't far behind. Can Ryan and Molly escape from the doomed mansion before the curse of Usher claims them as well?

  • Release Date

    1989-04-13

  • Average

    4.7

  • Rating:

    2.4 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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