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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.1 / 100
1989·Horror·1h 32m

THE HOUSE OF USHER

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?

Above the Line
Alan Birkinshaw·DirectorMichael J. Murray·WriterGeorge S. Clinton·Additional MusicMichael J. Duthie·Editor
Cast
Oliver Reed·Roderick UsherDonald Pleasence·Walter UsherRomy Walthall·Molly McNultyRufus Swart·Ryan UsherNorman Coombes·Clive DerrickPhilip Godawa·Dr. BaileyAnne Stradi·Mrs. DerrickCarole Farquhar·GwenLeonorah Ince·ChildJonathan Fairbirn·Child
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Alan Birkinshaw·DirectorK.C. Jones·First Assistant DirectorPaul Rynhoud·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Michael J. Murray·Writer
Editing· 4
Michael J. Duthie·EditorDanny Candib·Associate EditorReine-Claire·Assistant EditorAlex Garcia·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 15
George S. Clinton·Additional MusicGary Chang·Additional MusicMarva Zand·Supervising Sound EditorSabrina Ann Corso·Sound Effects EditorJerry Jacobson·Sound Effects EditorLeonard T. Geschke·Dialogue EditorMichael Goodman·ADR EditorLinda Folk·ADR EditorRenée Tondelli·First Assistant Sound EditorRubén Domingo·Apprentice Sound EditorIan Pople·Sound MixerPeter Lievart·Boom OperatorNeil Brody·Sound Re-Recording MixerBob Minkler·Sound Re-Recording MixerJerry Clemans·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 3
Leith Ridney·Art DirectionLisa Hart·Set DresserLauren Wilensky·Set Dresser
Production· 4
Harry Alan Towers·ProducerDanny Lerner·Production SupervisorStefan Abendroth·Unit Production ManagerGianna Pisanello·Casting
By the Numbers
55.1
OF 100
Master Score
4.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The House of Usher's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#2E3137
#700E0E
#999999
Mood
Ominous, Dark, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
Contemporary
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman in a dark dress and a long, red, textured cloak with a black bird-like mask on her face stands in profile, facing right, in the foreground of a dark roo”

horrormysterydrama
Key Elements
Red CloakBird MaskGold FramePaintingSuitsDresses
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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