“The Fall Of The House Of Usher,” Directed by Mike Flanagan and Michael Fimognari, Is a Must-See

Instagram/MikeFlanaganFilm

As time draws to a close, Roderick is haunted by horrific visions of his family’s dwindling bloodline. He chronicles the rise and fall of the Usher’s wealth and reign at Fortunato Pharmaceutical, as well as the curse that has doomed his entire family to horrific demises.

Siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have transformed their pharmaceutical company into a wealthy, privileged, and powerful empire. However, secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying.

Flanagan uses a classic short story as the central narrative framework to remix a variety of Poe’s macabre poems and short stories, infusing it with his signature pathos.

“The Fall of the House of Usher”

Abandons the familiar melancholy and embraces gallows humor, resulting in a twisted tale that is unafraid to get grisly.

“House of Usher”

Is an upcoming historical drama film with gothic horror elements.

Of course, it is the cast that truly shines in

“Usher,”

With Bruce Greenwood leading the way. The entire Flanagan family delivers show stopping monologues, thinly veiled jabs at the greedy, affluent elite, and thought-provoking genre explorations of death itself.

#Clique, what are your thoughts on this?

Our biggest stories, straight to your box.

Sign up now to get our essential daily briefs on politics' Environment, Royals and more.

By signing up you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy & Cookies Statement

Related

Editors Picks