House of Usher poster
Director Roger Corman
Writer Richard Matheson

House of Usher

Tagline: Edgar Allan Poe's demonic tale of The Ungodly... The Evil House of Usher

Release Date: 1960-07-20

Duration: 79 minutes

Synopsis

Convinced that his family’s blood is tainted by generations of evil, Roderick Usher is hell-bent on destroying his sister Madeline’s wedding to prevent the cursed Usher bloodline from extending any further. When her fiancé, Philip Winthrop, arrives at the crumbling family estate to claim his bride, Roderick goes to ruthless lengths to keep them apart. And Philip soon discovers that, for the Ushers, their house is more than just a home—it’s their tomb!

Casting

  • Vincent Price
    Roderick Usher
  • Myrna Fahey
    Madeline Usher
  • Mark Damon
    Philip Winthrop
  • Harry Ellerbe
    Bristol
  • Bill Borzage
    Ghost (uncredited)
  • Mario Bellini
    Ghost (uncredited)
  • Nadajan
    Ghost (uncredited)
  • David Andar
    Ghost (uncredited)
  • John Zimeas
    Ghost (uncredited)
  • Eleanor LeFaber
    Ghost (uncredited)