House of Usher (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1960, House of Usher is a drama and horror film directed by Roger Corman, running about 79 minutes. “Edgar Allan Poe's demonic tale of The Ungodly... The Evil House of Usher” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a long journey, Philip arrives at the Usher mansion seeking his loved one, Madeline. Upon arriving, however, he discovers that Madeline and her brother Roderick Usher have been afflicted with a mysterious malady: Roderick's senses have become painfully acute, while Madeline has become catatonic. That evening, Roderick tells his guest of an old Usher family curse: any time there has been more than one Usher child, all of the siblings have gone insane and died horrible deaths. As the days wear on, the effects of the curse reach their terrifying climax.
Who’s in it. House of Usher stars Vincent Price as Roderick Usher, Mark Damon as Philip Winthrop, Myrna Fahey as Madeline Usher and Harry Ellerbe as Bristol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, House of Usher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Eternal Family and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House of Usher page.
If you liked it. Fans of House of Usher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House of Usher (1960)?
- In US, House of Usher is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is House of Usher worth watching?
- House of Usher holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House of Usher?
- House of Usher stars Vincent Price, Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey, Harry Ellerbe and David Andar.
- When was House of Usher released?
- House of Usher was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.