The Fall of the Louse of Usher

The Fall of the Louse of Usher

Murder, mayhem, insanity, mini-skirted nuns and inflatable doll orgies!

2002 · 83 min · ★ 5.1 · Fantasy, Horror, Comedy

Rock star Roddy Usher is confined to an insane asylum after murdering his wife. There, he is given various shock treatments by Nurse Smith and Dr Calahari, resulting in a series of bizarre and nightmarish adventures.

Directed by Ken Russell · Written by Ken Russell

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