The House of Usher
1989, English. Directed by Alan Birkinshaw.
An updated version of the classic horror tale by Edgar Allen Poe. Ryan and his girlfriend Molly are going to visit Ryan's uncle, Roderick Usher, at his mansion. They find, however, that Roderick's brother Walter has gone insane, and Roderick himself isn't far behind. Can Ryan and Molly escape from the doomed mansion before the curse of Usher claims them as well?
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 13 April 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael J. Murray
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The House of Usher runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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The House of Usher is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The House of Usher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 April 1989. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House of Usher?
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Who directed The House of Usher?
The House of Usher (1989) was directed by Alan Birkinshaw and stars Oliver Reed, Donald Pleasence, Romy Walthall.