The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher

1982 · 15 min · ★ 5.8 · Mystery, Animation, Horror

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

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