The Fall of the Louse of Usher
| The Fall of the Louse of Usher | |
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| 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
- ↑ "The Fall Of The Louse Of Usher". British Council Film. The British Council. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- ↑ Higson, Paul. "The Fall of the Louse of Usher". The Zone. Pigasus Press. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
External links
- The Fall of the Louse of Usher at the Internet Movie Database
- The Fall of the Louse of Usher at AllMovie
- The Fall of the Louse of Usher at Rotten Tomatoes