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The Fall of the House of Usher
5.8 / 10• 1982• 15m•NR• Czech
MysteryAnimationHorror
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Petr Čepek
Narrator (voice)
LeadWhat People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jan Švankmajer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Fall of the House of Usher is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
