House of Usher
1960, English. Directed by Roger Corman.
Edgar Allan Poe's demonic tale of The Ungodly... The Evil House of Usher
Convinced that his family is tainted by generations of evil, Roderick Usher is hellbent on stopping his sister Madeline’s wedding to prevent the cursed Usher bloodline from expanding. When her fiancé Philip Winthrop arrives at the crumbling estate to claim his bride, Roderick goes to ruthless—even deadly—lengths to keep them apart.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 391 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch House of Usher
House of Usher is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and ScreenPix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roger CormanDirector
- Vincent PriceRoderick Usher
- Mark DamonPhilip Winthrop
- Myrna FaheyMadeline Usher
- Harry EllerbeBristol
- David AndarGhost (uncredited)
- Bill BorzageGhost (uncredited)
- Mario BelliniGhost (uncredited)
- Eleanor LeFaberGhost (uncredited)
- NadajanGhost (uncredited)
- Ruth OklanderGhost (uncredited)
- George PaulGhost (uncredited)
- Géraldine PauletteGhost (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 July 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Matheson
- Budget
- $270K
- Box office
- $1.5M
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What House of Usher is based on
House of Usher is based on The Fall of the House of Usher, an 1839 short story by Edgar Allan Poe.
Short story · 1839
The Fall of the House of Usher
By Edgar Allan Poe
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House of Usher: quick answers
Is House of Usher worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 391 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is House of Usher?
House of Usher runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does House of Usher have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for House of Usher. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
House of Usher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
House of Usher is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is House of Usher on?
House of Usher is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and ScreenPix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like House of Usher?
If you liked House of Usher, try Night of Dark Shadows, The Witch in the Window, The Tomb of Ligeia.
Who directed House of Usher?
House of Usher (1960) was directed by Roger Corman and stars Vincent Price, Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey.
What is House of Usher based on?
House of Usher is based on The Fall of the House of Usher, an 1839 short story by Edgar Allan Poe.