Edgar Allen Poe's tales of "mystery and imagination" inspired a memorable cycle of low-budget horror films in the 1960s, specifically the Roger Corman adaptations--including HOUSE OF USHER and MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH--that have come to be regarded as classics of the genre. The early 90s
have seen another onslaught of Poe titles, with recent versions of THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM, MORELLA, THE PREMATURE BURIAL, THE BLACK CAT and even a second, less fortunate Corman run-in with MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH. In this field of undistinguished entries, the 1992 video release THE HOUSE OF
USHER is especially disposable.
Set in the present day despite period costumes, it foll...
Released:
1992
Rated:
R
Length:
90 mins