The Fall of the Louse of Usher

The Fall of the Louse of Usher

DVD cover
Directed by Ken Russell
Produced by Ken Russell
Written by Ken Russell
Based on The Fall of the House of Usher 
by Edgar Allan Poe
Starring James Johnston
Music by James Johnston
Release dates
2002
Running time
85 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

The Fall of the Louse of Usher is a 2002 British horror film directed by Ken Russell. The film is loosely based on several Edgar Allan Poe stories, notably "The Fall of the House of Usher".

Plot

Rock star Roddy Usher (played by James Johnston) is confined to an insane asylum after murdering his wife. During his time there he is given various shock treatments by Nurse Smith (Marie Findley) and Dr Calahari (Ken Russell), resulting in a series of bizarre and nightmarish adventures.[1]

Style

The Fall of the Louse of Usher features many of Russell's trademarks including sexuality (often taken to extremes and showing orgy sequences), musical sequences and over-the-top acting. The film incorporates comedy and musical elements, despite primarily being a horror film.

Reception

Critics generally agreed that the film was not as polished as Russell's earlier work. For example, Paul Higson of The Zone website called the production design "kindergarten level".[2]

References

  1. "The Fall Of The Louse Of Usher". British Council Film. The British Council. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
  2. Higson, Paul. "The Fall of the Louse of Usher". The Zone. Pigasus Press. Retrieved 29 November 2011.

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