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The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher

19825.70h 15m

Overview

In this animated version of Edgar Allan Poe's story, a traveller arrives at the Usher mansion to find that the sibling inhabitants are living under a mysterious family curse. The brother's senses have become painfully acute, while his sister has become nearly catatonic.

Directed by Jan Švankmajer
Written by Jan Švankmajer, Edgar Allan Poe
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Top Cast

Petr Čepek

Petr Čepek

Narrator (voice)

Themes & Keywords

based on short story

About The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher is a mystery, animation, horror film released in 1982 exploring themes of based on short story. Directed by Jan Švankmajer, it stars Petr Čepek. In this animated version of Edgar Allan Poe's story, a traveller arrives at the Usher mansion to find that the sibling inhabitants are living under a mysterious family curse. The brother's senses have become painfully acute, while his sister has become nearly catatonic.

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