Everything you need to know about the mini-series “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Mike Flanagan, one of the most popular horror directors of recent years, which should not be missed by those who love horror productions.
What is “The Fall of the House of Usher” about?
“The Fall of the House of Usher” is a production that will please fans of horror movies and TV series. This uncanny horror series is based on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story of the same name published in 1839.
Ruthless twin brothers Roderick and Madeline Usher have amassed great wealth, privilege and power through their company, Fortunato Pharmaceuticals. But when the heirs of the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman they knew in their youth, past secrets come to light.
“The Fall of the House of Usher” is the brainchild of Mike Flanagan, one of today’s most beloved masters of horror.
Mike Flanagan made a name for himself in 2018 with the miniseries “The Haunting of Hill House“, based on the novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson. In 2020, Flanagan returned with another horror miniseries, “The Haunting of Bly Manor”. This production was also based on the novel “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James. He was also highly praised for his 2021 miniseries “Midnight Mass”. Now Mike Flanagan continues his horror miniseries with “The Fall of the House of Usher”.
Why Mike Flanagan’s Horror Series is Loved
These miniseries are Mike Flanagan’s highly successful productions that blend traditional horror elements with psychological subtexts and deep characterizations. This is one of the reasons why Flanagan’s work is so beloved, because he doesn’t just use horror elements to scare the audience, he uses them to create completely different and deeper narratives.
Who are the cast of “The Fall of the House of Usher”?
Mike Flanagan is known for always working with the same actors and “The Fall of the House of Usher” is no exception. Among the familiar faces from his previous productions is Carla Gugino in the lead role of Verna, described as a shape-shifting demon. Those familiar with Flanagan’s productions will have seen Carla Gugino in “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Haunting Bly Manor”. Bruce Greenwood, who we saw in the movie “Doctor Sleep”, also a Flanagan production, accompanies Gugino in the lead role as Roderick Usher.
Kate Siegel, previously seen in “Midnight Mass”, plays Camille L’Espanaye, the Usher’s publicist. As Frederick Usher, the heir to the Usher empire, we see Henry Thomas, who we have seen before in “Gerald’s Game” and “Doctor Sleep”. Frederick’s playboy brother Napoleon Usher is played by Rahul Kohli, previously seen in “Midnight Mass” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor”, while Annabeth Gish, also seen in “The Haunting of Hill House” and “Midnight Mass”, plays Eliza.
Other cast members include Mary McDonnell as Roderick Usher’s twin sister Madeline Usher, Mark Hamill as Arthur Pym, the family’s lawyer, Carl Lumbly as investigator Auguste Dupin, T’Nia Miller as Victorine Lafourcade, Sauriyan Sapkota as Perry Usher, Samantha Sloyan as Tamerlane Usher and Katie Parker as Annabel Lee, Roderick Usher’s first wife.
Where Can I Watch “The Fall of the House of Usher”?
You can watch Mike Flanagan’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” series, which has signed with Netflix for his miniseries, on Netflix starting October 12. You can also find Mike Flanagan’s other horror miniseries on Netflix.
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