The Fall of the House of Usher
1928, French. Directed by Jean Epstein.
A man travels to the remote and decaying mansion of his old friend Roderick Usher, who lives in isolation with his mysterious and gravely ill wife, Madeleine. As the strange atmosphere surrounding the Usher family grows increasingly unsettling, the visitor finds himself drawn into their world of obsession, illness, and supernatural dread.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 4 October 1928
- Original title
- La Chute de la maison Usher
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Epstein, Luis Buñuel
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What The Fall of the House of Usher is based on
The Fall of the House of Usher is based on The Fall of the House of Usher, an 1839 novel by Edgar Allan Poe.
Novel · 1839
The Fall of the House of Usher
By Edgar Allan Poe
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The Fall of the House of Usher: quick answers
Is The Fall of the House of Usher worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 148 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fall of the House of Usher?
The Fall of the House of Usher runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Does The Fall of the House of Usher have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fall of the House of Usher. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fall of the House of Usher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Fall of the House of Usher yet.
Which OTT platform is The Fall of the House of Usher on?
The Fall of the House of Usher isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fall of the House of Usher?
If you liked The Fall of the House of Usher, try The Boogeyman, The Devil Comes at Night, The Woman in Black.
Who directed The Fall of the House of Usher?
The Fall of the House of Usher (1928) was directed by Jean Epstein and stars Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Gance, Charles Lamy.
What is The Fall of the House of Usher based on?
The Fall of the House of Usher is based on The Fall of the House of Usher, an 1839 novel by Edgar Allan Poe.