The House of Usher(1989)
The House of Usher Synopsis
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?
The House of Usher (1989) is a horror film directed by Alan Birkinshaw, released on April 13, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Oliver Reed, Donald Pleasence, Romy Walthall and Rufus Swart. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Birkinshaw
- Writers:
- Edgar Allan Poe, Michael J. Murray
- Producers:
- Harry Alan Towers
- Production:
- Breton Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
The House of Usher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Oliver Reed
as Roderick Usher
Donald Pleasence
as Walter Usher
Romy Walthall
as Molly McNulty
Rufus Swart
as Ryan Usher
Norman Coombes
as Clive Derrick
- Philip Godawa
Philip Godawa
as Dr. Bailey
- Anne Stradi
Anne Stradi
as Mrs. Derrick
- Carole Farquhar
Carole Farquhar
as Gwen
- Leonorah Ince
Leonorah Ince
as Child
- Jonathan Fairbirn
Jonathan Fairbirn
as Child
Key crew
Directed by Alan Birkinshaw, written by Edgar Allan Poe and Michael J. Murray, produced by Harry Alan Towers.
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The House of Usher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 14 ratings.
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The House of Usher – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The House of Usher?
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The main cast of The House of Usher (1989) includes Oliver Reed, Donald Pleasence, Romy Walthall, Rufus Swart and Norman Coombes. The film was directed by Alan Birkinshaw. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House of Usher released?
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The House of Usher was released on April 13, 1989 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The House of Usher worth watching?
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The House of Usher (1989) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.